One-year deal. The defender's deal runs out in June this year, not next summer, and the Gunners have not triggered an extension option yet (Sky Sports).
No money. Arsenal are cash-strapped due to the effects of the pandemic and want to cut out on the expenses, hence they are ready to part ways with one of the club's highest earners (Sky Sports).
Incoming transfers. David Luiz could be sacrificed to make way for Willian and Pablo Mari (ESPN).
Arteta's stance. The boss is said to 'desperately' want the club to offer the 33-year-old a new deal (Sky Sports).
Watch Pablo Mari explain why he values David Luiz as a teammate:
Divided opinions. Some Arsenal staff members against offering a contract extension to the defender as they believe he is too influential in the dressing room (The Guardian).
Everything may change. The situation could turn around as the board has not made a final decision on the player's future (ESPN).
Won't leave midway. The Brazilian will stay until the end of the season regardless of what the future holds for his beyond this summer (The Guardian).
