Arsenal are closing in on a new long-term contract for manager Mikel Arteta, with negotiations understood to have made significant progress in recent weeks.
As reported by BBC Sport on Thursday, the club are increasingly confident that the Spaniard will extend his stay at the Emirates Stadium, despite his current agreement having just nine months remaining.
Arteta has already made his intentions clear, insisting there is little doubt over his desire to continue in north London.
“Everybody feels comfortable that the timing of the contract is not going to be an issue because my will certainly is to be here and I’m very happy here,” Arteta said.
“My feeling from the club is the same one. That’s why everyone is doing things in a very organic way.” Related News EPL: Hull City terminate Akintola’s contract ahead of Omonoia FC move EPL: Pochettino demands Premier League strip Chelsea of 2016-17 title UCL: Galatasaray coach slams referee after Champions League defeat
