Overview
- ESPN reports there is no indication Arsenal have begun discussions over extending Mikel Arteta's contract, which runs to 2027 and is entering its final 18 months.
- Arsenal are top of the Premier League after 11 matches and perfect through four Champions League games, sharpening focus on leadership stability and near-term planning.
- Sources cited by ESPN characterise Arteta as the central figure in the club’s current build, underscoring the strategic weight of his long-term commitment.
- Separate contract work is advancing for players, with reports saying Bukayo Saka is close to a new deal worth more than £300,000 per week and Jurriën Timber is in line for improved terms.
- Arteta has a track record of delaying negotiations to avoid distractions, and he recently referenced meetings with ownership and the board as part of ongoing strategic discussions.