Arsenal close to finalising new contract for manager Mikel Arteta
Arsenal is nearing a contract extension for manager Mikel Arteta, who has successfully transformed the club into a Premier League title contender. The deal is expected to make him one of the highest-paid managers in world football.
Why it matters
Arteta's tenure is seen as a pivotal era for Arsenal's return to elite European competition and domestic dominance.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Arteta was appointed Arsenal boss in December 2019
Senior football correspondent Published 29 minutes ago The perception of Arsenal 's transfer window varies depending on who you speak to - but there will be no disagreement from anyone at the Emirates Stadium over how crucial their next expected signing will be.
With the market closed until January, the club are now in the process of finalising an agreement with manager Mikel Arteta over his protracted new contract.
Well-placed sources indicate those discussions have moved forward recently amid full confidence from those involved in talks that the Spaniard will renew.
Indeed, Arteta moved unequivocally last month to remove any lingering doubt over his future: "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.
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