Juventus and AC Milan are monitoring Aaron Ramsey’s contract discussions at Arsenal, with the midfielder able to move for free next summer.

Arsenal have been unable to agree terms with the Welshman, which has alerted Serie A champions Juventus.

Milan are also thought to be keeping a close eye on the situation, with outgoing Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis having agreed to join them later this year. Gazidis’s role at Arsenal means he will be familiar with Ramsey’s contract negotiations.

Meanwhile, Danny Welbeck insists he is happy to be patient at Arsenal and wait for a regular first-team role under Unai Emery.

Welbeck scored twice in Wednesday’s 3-1 win over Brentford to help send the Gunners into the Carabao Cup fourth round, although he has yet to make a Premier League start this season.

His goals were a reminder of his worth to Arsenal and also England manager Gareth Southgate, who is considering his squad for games against Croatia and Spain next month.

Welbeck has now scored three goals in two starts in the past week. He headed Arsenal in front against Brentford and doubled their lead from close range. Alan Judge pulled a goal back for Brentford with a stunning free-kick before Alexandre Lacazette made struck late on.

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Welbeck said: “It is for Gareth Southgate to decide who he picks. What I can do is just focus on me, that is the most important thing.”