Mikel Arteta expected to sign new Arsenal contract

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is expected to agree to a new contract with the club following the conclusion of the current transfer window. Although Arteta is entering the final 12 months of his existing deal, reports indicate that both the manager and the club hierarchy are aligned on a long-term extension. Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick has expressed confidence that a resolution is only a matter of time.

Additionally, Arteta has addressed transfer speculation regarding academy graduate Myles Lewis-Skelly. Despite interest from clubs such as Chelsea and Manchester United, Arteta stated he is “hundred per cent sure” the young player will remain at Arsenal. The manager emphasized the importance of homegrown players who possess a deep connection to the club.