David Luiz is in line to earn a fresh one-year extension to his Arsenal contract as a reward for his positive influence at the club.
The Brazilian defender was handed an extra 12 months on his deal in the summer with many believing he would move on at the end of this season.
But according to , Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been impressed with the impact Luiz has had on the younger members of the squad and is keen for him to stick around.
The 33-year-old is considered a great character in the dressing room and has remained part of Arteta's plans on the field this season.
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