Hertha Berlin's Matteo Geundouzi decision gives Mikel Arteta unwanted Arsenal transfer problem

 Matteo Guendouzi is set to return to Arsenal when his loan with Hertha Berlin comes to an end in the summer.

The German side have decided against making a permanent move for the unsettled Gunners star according to reports in BILD.

Guendouzi fell out of favour at the Emirates last season with Mikel Arteta keen to get the player off the books at the club.

However, having failed to secure a permanent move away, the Frenchman was instead sent out on loan.

After initially impressing in the German capital, Guendouzi has lost his place in the starting line up in recent weeks following the sacking of manager Bruno Labbadia.

The fiery midfielder was also involved in controversy earlier this season, publicly rowing with Herta teammate Matheus Cunha during a defeat to Hoffenhiem in January.

As the club battles against Bundesliga relegation, Guendouzi’s chances have been limited and now it appears that he has no future with Hertha.

The BILD report claims the player is ‘conspicuous’ for his ‘theatrical appearances’ which club are unimpressed with.

Arteta is now left with a tough decision to make about the 21-year-old upon his return to the club.

Although every indication suggests that he has no plans for Guendouzi, if he is unable to sell the player before the end of his contract he may be stuck with an unhappy presence in his changing room.

The Gunners will hope to try and attract possible suitors when the window opens in order to finally cut their losses with the player signed from Lorient as a teenager in 2018.

Guendouzi himself has hinted he hopes to fight for his place at the Emirates if given the opportunity when he returns to London.

This summer will be a decisive moment. I belong to Arsenal for another year,” he said in a recent interview with France Football.

"From the moment that I am playing for Arsenal, I will give everything for the club, fans, team, and staff.”