Mikel Arteta from Arsenal has stated that they are looking into the future with potential new deals for their players.
William Saliba Gabriel Martinelli Bukayo SakaAll three have two years remaining on their current contracts, but the Gunners seem keen to tie them down to long-term deals.
Arteta revealed that the club’s hierarchy, including technical director Edu, are working on it.
“Obviously we have to plan for the future and we are all working on it,” Arteta said.
“Obviously Edu is on top of it and all the board and we will try to do things in the right way, being fair and trying to plan the best possible way and reward the players that in our opinion have a big future for the club.
“At the moment we have something to announce, we will do that.
“We will try to do the same thing and make sure that the club is always protected, that the club is always in a good position to move forward and the players are happy to be at the club.”
Arsenal hosts Group A leaders Bodo/Glimt at the Europa League on Thursday. The Gunners are one point behind the Norwegian club, having played a more game.
Arsenal will be looking to keep their position at the top of the table with the midweek match against Liverpool.
The Europa League gives Eddie Nketiah (and the other Arsenal players) a chance to challenge for a place in the starting line up.
“I think it’s firstly a good opportunity for the whole team to build on the start we had With the three points against FC Zurich in their first group match,” Nketiah said.
“It’s a very important competition for all of us, we want to win, we want to qualify first because we know important it is.
“For myself, the more games the more opportunity to play so I’m looking forward to the games in Europe but also domestically as well.”
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