Arsenal are in advanced talks with Martin Odegaard over a new contract – as the Gunners look to pin down both their captain and Ben White to fresh long-term deals

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is in advanced talks over a new contract, while key defender Ben White is set to open formal talks over an extension.

Odegaard and White have emerged as key players under Mikel Arteta, with the club looking to secure their long-term futures.

Skipper Odegaard’s current deal expires at the end of next season and the Gunners have made the midfielder’s future a top priority.

Talks between Arsenal and Odegaard’s representatives over an initial four year deal are said to be progressing positively.

Odegaard will receive a sharp pay increase from his current deal worth in the region of £120,000-per-week.

Arsenal are in advanced talks with captain Martin Odegaard over a new contract with the club

Fellow first-team player Ben White is also set to enter negotiations with the north London club

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The finer details of the Norway international’s new terms still need to be confirmed but sources have indicated there is growing hope that there will be a positive resolution.

The Gunners are also planning to open discussions with White over fresh terms.

White, signed from Brighton for £50million in 2021, has emerged as an important player for the Gunners since his arrival.

His existing contract has just under three years left to run – but there is an understanding at Arsenal that the versatile defender should be rewarded.

Talks over new terms are expected to get underway in a matter of weeks as Arsenal look to nail down the services of two of their most important players.

Head coach Mikel Arteta is keen to pin down both of the starting Xi regulars to fresh deals

A similar stance was taken with the new deal handed for Bukayo Saka before the summer break