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Arsenal receive huge boost with teenage star Bukayo Saka close to agreeing a new long-term contract with Mikel Arteta's side

Bukayo Saka is close to agreeing a new Arsenal contract.

Sportsmail understands only a few small details now need to be finalised before teenager Saka's long-term future at Arsenal is secured.

Arsenal have been in talks over a new deal for versatile academy product Saka, 18, one of their standout performers this season, for some time.

The 18-year-old's representatives have been in talks over a new deal for some time

Progress slowed during football's suspension but Arsenal have stepped up their efforts again to tie down Saka, who has shone playing anywhere along the left-wing.

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Saka has just a year left on his current deal worth around £3,000 per week.