ARSENAL'S forgotten man Amaury Bischoff reckons he could be back in training in a fortnight.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger snapped up the France-born midfielder on a free transfer - amid a melee of transfer rumours surrounding the club - in the summer.

The 21-year-old was injured on his arrival at the Emirates.

But he is back in light training and is looking to increase his fitness in the coming weeks.

"The injury is getting better bit by bit," Bischoff told the club’s official website.

"I've been doing ball work for five or six days now and I am running three times a week. I'm nearly pain-free and hope to be back as soon as possible.

"It's been difficult. I've been injured for a long time but Arsenal have shown faith in me.

"They have got me in great shape and been brilliant. They monitor me with a daily programme and a trainer is there for me every day.

"I think that little by little I'm getting there and will soon be back on the pitch.

"I think that in two weeks I'll be training with the team and if all goes well, I'll speak with the manager and coaches here. Then I'll be back as quickly as possible."