Arsenal are hopeful teenager Bukayo Saka could put pen to paper on a new contract this week.
Saka has been one of the bright sparks for Arsenal, who play Norwich City at home on Wesnesday night, in a difficult season.
The 18-year-old’s current contract is due to expire in a year and he has attracted interest from the likes of Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool.
Saka, however, is now close to agreeing fresh terms with Arsenal and could put pen to paper on a new contract this week.
“I am very positive that everything is going to be done with Bukayo very shortly,” said Arteta last week .
“The communications between the club, agents and the family has been going on for months and is very fluent.
“The player and family knows how much trust I have in him. I think he is just showing that every week and his consistency level is getting better and better.
“I’m so excited with the young players that we have. They just need the right environment around them to explode and Bukayo is doing that even in difficult circumstances which is even more merit for him.”
