The Arsenal first-team squad ahead of the 2022/23 season is beginning to take shape following confirmation of Alexandre Lacazette's imminent release and Mohamed Elneny's contract extension.
After the final whistle blew in the Gunners' final game of the 2021/22 campaign against Everton at the Emirates Stadium, attention immediately turned to the aforementioned duo as well as Eddie Nketiah as their futures needed to be resolved ahead of the summer transfer window.
At the time, all three players had entered the final month of their Arsenal contracts with Mikel Arteta revealing during his post-match press conference that 'awkward' decisions had already been made and they have since come to light with a double announcement over the past week.
