Arsenal have been urged to make a “magnificent gesture” to Danny Welbeck and hand the forward a new contract after confirming that he has suffered a “significant ankle injury”.
The England international picked up an unfortunate knock during a Europa League clash with Sporting.
The Gunners have confirmed that the 27-year-old remains in hospital and is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
It remains unclear when he will be seen again, with his current deal at Emirates Stadium also running down.
Arsenal club hero Perry Groves hopes Welbeck will see fresh terms tabled, with the former Manchester United star having offered enough prior to being laid low to suggest that he is deserving of an extended stay in north London.