Mesut Ozil's future should become clearer within the next 10 days – but his "priority" is to stay at Arsenal until the end of the season, according to his agent.
Ozil, 32, has been left out of both Arsenal's Premier League and Europa League squads for the current campaign.
As he enters the final sixth months of his lucrative deal with the Gunners – which is said to be worth some £350,000-a-week – the German World Cup winner can now talk to overseas teams.
"If we want to leave in January, I need to talk to Arsenal. If we sign for the summer (with another club), we don't need to. That's the situation.
"In the next seven to 10 days, it will be a little clearer as now the transfer window is open, things can move faster."
The pressure on Arteta has been lifted following three straight Premier League wins, with Arsenal now up to 11th in the table.
The Gunners begin their FA Cup defence at home against Newcastle in the third round on Saturday.
