Arsenal have opened formal talks with Ben White over a new contract with growing confidence they can reach a swift agreement.
White has become a the key players under Mikel Arteta, with his consistency viewed as a crucial component of the team’s set-up.
Mail Sport reported last month that the club were preparing to start discussions over fresh terms for the White - and it can be revealed that those talks are now underway.
White still has three years to run on his existing deal but Arsenal want to conclude talks over an improved deal as quickly as possible in an effort to secure the future of their key defender.