Mikel Arteta is reportedly closing in on a new contract at Arsenal, according to BBC News, as the Gunners look to tie down their manager for the long term.
The report suggests talks between Arteta and Arsenal's hierarchy are progressing well, with the club keen to reward the Spaniard after guiding them to the Premier League title. No further details on the length or terms of the prospective deal have been disclosed at this stage.
Arteta's future had been the subject of ongoing speculation, but BBC News indicates the two parties are now closing in on an agreement that would secure his position at the Emirates Stadium for the coming years, underlining Arsenal's confidence in the project he has built since taking charge.