Rumours linking Mesut Ozil with an exit from the Emirates have been fuelled by an Instagram post by Turkish TV host and the Gunner's close friend Acun Ilicali.
Ilicali has uploaded a picture of the 31-year-old hanging out with Istanbul Basaksehir boss Okan Buruk.
The midfielder has not kicked a ball since the restart. It is suggested Arsenal want to offload the 31-year-old.
While injured Gabriel Martinelli or new boy William Saliba were at Wembley, celebrating the triumph, match-fit Ozil was allowed to go on holiday to Turkey even before the FA Cup final.
This move by Arsenal was interpreted as a clear indication that they do not consider the German a valuable asset and Arteta has no intention to put him on the pitch.
As a result, Matt Smith, a youngster who has not made a single appearance for the Gunners, grabbed his FA Cup winner medal in a hilarious fashion.
It is reported Arsenal are considering offering Mesut a payout in case he leaves the Emirates this summer. The World Cup winner has one year left on his deal and the Gunners want to get him off the payroll.
Istanbul Basaksehir surprisingly won the Turkish Super Lig title last season. Former Premier League stars Martin Skrtel and Demba Ba feature for the Turkish champions.
