Arsenal are to hold talks with teenage forward Ethan Nwaneri about a new long-term contract.
The 18-year-old has played an important role for the Gunners this season and the club intend to reward the youngster with improved terms.
Nwaneri's existing deal expires at the end of next season.
Following Andrea Berta's arrival as sporting director, Arsenal have made extending their academy graduate's contract among their key internal objectives.
While a formal offer of a new contract has yet to be tabled, it is understood the club have initiated contact with Nwaneri's representatives, with a view to holding formal discussions which will take place in the coming weeks.