Friday 12 August 2016 12:29, UK
Arsene Wenger remains unconcerned despite Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil having yet to agree new deals at Arsenal.
The attacking duo have less than two years remaining on their current contracts and have been in negotiations over extensions for some time.
However, with the Gunners set to begin their campaign against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, live on Sky Sports 1, both Sanchez and Ozil's long-term future is yet to be confirmed.
Ozil, who joined Arsenal for a club-record fee in 2013, finished last season top of the Premier League assists chart with 19, while Sanchez scored 13 goals in 30 top flight appearances.
Asked if he had an update on the contract negotiations of Sanchez and Ozil, Wenger replied: "No. We keep that internal. We make progress always, but it is not always a quick process. They still have two years contract and there is no urgency as well.
"They (Arsenal fans) have no reason to be concerned. At the moment we have priorities, and most of the time contract extensions are done outside the transfer window because it gives you a bit more time and focus on that."
Wenger also backed young duo Calum Chambers and Rob Holding to step up for their Premier League opener with first-team centre-backs Per Mertesacker and Gabriel ruled out with long-term injuries and Laurent Koscielny not having featured in any pre-season games for the club.
According to Sky sources, Germany defender Shkodran Mustafi has agreed to join Arsenal but his club Valencia have yet to finalise a fee with the Gunners.
However, when asked about the potential signing of Mustafi, Wenger simply said: "I cannot tell you."
