Arsenal are set to make teenage forward Ethan Nwaneri a formal offer of a new contract. Talks over fresh terms are set to accelerate in the coming days amid a will from all parties to reach an agreement. BBC Sport understands the offer will be a new five-year deal, or four with the option of a further year.

Arsenal are confident Ethan Nwaneri will snub interest from Chelsea and sign a new contract at the club, despite some uncertainty over the teenager’s future. The 18-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough season with the Gunners last time round, making 37 appearances in all competitions and scoring nine goals.