Matteo Guendouzi is reportedly set to be offered a bumper new five-year deal to stay at Arsenal .
The Gunners want the French midfielder to commit to the club long-term and are preparing to almost double his wages in an attempt to persuade him.
Guendouzi has impressed since his transfer from Lorient last year, and will now be offered improved terms on his current £40k per week contract.
The Mail report that an agreement could see the 20-year-old earn up to £70k per week once he signs the extension.
Arsenal have made it part of their strategy not to let players enter the last two years of their contracts.
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Aaron Ramsey left on a free in the summer after failing to agree a new deal, and the Gunners are keen to not let the same thing happen with Guendouzi, who still has two-and-a-half years left to run on his.
Boss Unai Emery has high hopes for his first signing at Arsenal – who is now valued at over four times the £7.2 million they paid for him.
His performances in North London have caught the eye of France manager Didier Deschamps, who is also said to be a fan.
Guendouzi has started both of Arsenal’s Premier League matches so far this season, helping them to maximum points, and keeping Lucas Torreira out of the side.
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One player who looks likely to depart the Emirates though is defender Shkodran Mustafi.
The 27-year-old has fallen down the pecking order under Emery and Roma have expressed an interest in taking the German on loan.
Mustafi has often been castigated by the club’s fans for Arsenal’s defensive woes, and a switch to Roma could be good for all parties.
The Serie A club turned their attentions to Musatfi after failing with a bid for Liverpool’s Dejan Lovren, and the move could have an option to make the transfer permanent next summer.
