Mikel Arteta praised Eddie Nketiah's fight to be in the picture to play for England after the Arsenal striker earned his first senior call-up.
Barcelona remain committed to offloading Ansu Fati before the closure of the transfer window, with Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham showing interest.
Mikel Arteta insisted it has not become a psychological issue for Arsenal after they conceded in the first minutes of a home game for the third time this year against Fulham.
Arsenal could not protect a 2-1 lead against 10 men as Joao Palhinha's 87th-minute strike rescued a point for Fulham at the Emirates.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has called for the Saudi Pro League transfer window to close in line with Europe's – but refused to rule out selling players beyond September 1.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard admits the Premier League players will need time to adapt to the new rules this season.