Arsene Wenger insists expiring contracts are an 'ideal situation' for Arsenal

Arsene Wenger rejects the notion that he faces a major issue at Arsenal due to a number of his first-team players entering the final year of their contracts, claiming it is "an ideal situation".

Arsenal's star players Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil are both yet to sign extensions to their deals beyond next summer while Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Santi Cazorla, Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs could also leave on a free in 12 months time.

However, Wenger suggested that all of his players will perform to their maximum level regardless of how long they have remaining on their contracts.