Arsenal boss Unai Emery said he is attempting to convince Laurent Koscielny to remain with the club this summer.
The club captain refused to join the team on their pre-season tour of the United States after his request to cut short his contract by a year, which would allow him to return to his native France on a free transfer, was denied.
Per MailOnline's Jonathan Spencer, after the Gunners' 1-1 draw with Angers on Wednesday, Emery said:
"Koscielny is a very important player for us, and I don't lose hope for him to be with us next season.