Danny Welbeck reported back for pre-season training on Monday but his Arsenal future looks uncertain.

The 27-year-old was given an extended break despite playing only 11 minutes for England at the World Cup.

Several England players returned earlier — Ruben Loftus-Cheek played for Chelsea against the Gunners last week, while Kyle Walker and John Stones started Sunday’s Community Shield.

It is believed Unai Emery has informed Welbeck he will not be a regular and the Gunners will listen to offers for the striker, who scored five goals in 28 Premier League appearances last season.

Alex Iwobi’s new contract is a further indication Welbeck will struggle to feature as the pair would be competing to start in a left-wing position should Emery continue with the 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3 systems tested in pre-season.

Given his late return, it is unlikely Welbeck will be ready for Sunday’s first league game of the season, at home to champions Manchester City.

Welbeck has one year remaining on his deal and has attracted interest from Turkish side Besiktas, but his preference is to stay in England.

Everton, Bournemouth and Southampton are among several clubs who could swoop before Thursday’s transfer deadline.

Arsenal need to sell after spending £70m this summer and, with Welbeck earning £115,000 a week, Emery is also under pressure to cut a bloated wage bill.

Arsenal are also willing to sell Lucas Perez and may sign a left-back on a temporary basis as cover for Nacho Monreal, given Sead Kolasinac is out for more than two months with a knee problem.