Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has indicated that a new contract for one of the club's key midfield players is imminent, describing the extension as "a matter of time." The comments were reported by Just Arsenal on November 1, 2026.
Arteta did not specify which midfielder is close to signing, but the statement suggests ongoing negotiations are progressing positively. The Gunners have several important midfielders whose contract situations have been the subject of speculation.
The club has been proactive in securing long-term deals for core squad members as they continue to compete at the top of the Premier League and in European competition.
