Warren Joyce pulled no punches in his recent assessment of Arzani, admitting that while the teenager has a mercurial talent, he's place at Melbourne City isn't assured. 

"(Arzani's) certainly got talent ... qualities that can win games and create chances," Joyce said. "(But) he's got a lot of bad habits.

"Sometimes that's not his fault, people have allowed him to get away with things. Over a period of time they become permanent. He's got a lot of things he's got to improve on."

While until recently he's had his opportunities limited by Joyce, if previous experience is anything to go by, 19-year-old Arzani will be attracting the attention of clubs across Europe and Asia, with none linked to confirmed bids so far.

With Ross McCormack's future also uncertain at AAMI Park, losing Arzani could prove a serious blow to City's Championship hopes.

Melbourne have been criticised for a lack of flair and creativity this season, with the teenager taking a wealth of creative responsibility. But Joyce said no player was indespensable. 

"You want players that want to stay here and play here," Joyce said. "You'd like to think that he thought there might be a pathway to his development by being involved in Melbourne City.

"We're not begging him to come and stay here if he doesn't think we can help him develop his future ... and achieve his aims.

"It's got to be a two-way thing. If (players) don't think that, they might as well not be here."