Arsenal are likely to hand new contract to 5 of their current players. The club wants to secure their future and also reward the key players due to their importance. The players are also happy at the club and are likely to agree contract extension.
Mikel Arteta has been able to develop one of the best squads in Europe. He has superstars in every part of the pitch. But, there is always a risk of losing key players to other clubs. Hence, the Arsenal board is working hard to secure the future.
Arsenal to extend contract of 5 highly-rated players
According to The Times, Gunners can offer contract extension to 5 of their current players. Firstly, they are said to hold talks with William Saliba and Bukayo Saka. Both of these players will enter the final two years of their contract in summer.
Arsenal have developed a policy if working hard on contract of players once they have 2 years left on the contract. Gabriel Magalhaes will also have his contract expire in 2027 but has already been in talks with the club.
Saka is the key player in attack whereas both Saliba and Gabriel are key players in defence. Saka has came through Arsenal academy and the club can easily convince him. Saliba had interest from Real Madrid but he wants to continue at North London.
Gabriel Magalhaes had interest from Saudi side but he too is very likely to stay at North London. Lastly, the report states that the final two players who will be offered new contracts are Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
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The report also shares light on the future of Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard. Trossard will enter the final year of his contract this summer. He wants a pay-rise but Gunners can part ways with him due to the dip in the form. Martinelli has also experienced dip in the form and he too finds his future uncertain at the club.
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