Mikel Arteta's stance if PSG exploit contract saga and step up interest in Arsenal boss

dailystar.co.uk:

Arsenal remain confident Mikel Arteta will stay the club amid reported interest from Paris Saint-Germain.The Spaniard has overseen a remarkable resurgence from the Emirates side, who are now strong favourites to secure a top-four Premier League finish and a subsequent Champions League return.

Despite sitting bottom the standings after three league matches this campaign, the Gunners have battled back, and are currently in fourth spot, a point above Manchester United with three games in hand.

Arteta's influence in Arsenal's revival hasn't gone unnoticed and French giants PSG are reportedly circling as his current deal edges ever closer to its conclusion.However, the North London club are reportedly confident of seeing off PSG's advances and tying their manager down to a new deal.According to football.london, Arsenal are set to offer Arteta a new long-term contract at the end of the current season and it is expected he will commit to the club.The club have a new-found identity under the 39-year-old is evidently embracing the current Emirates project. HAVE YOUR SAY!

Do you think Mikel Arteta will be tempted by the prospect of joining PSG? Let us know in the comments section. The situation at Ligue 1 leaders PSG is less settled at present, however, and they appear set for a summer of change.Current head coach Mauricio Pochettino is one of a number of expected departures at the end of the season as the French club have once again failed in their ultimate aim of claiming a maiden Champions League crown.PSG collapsed against Real Madrid last week and subsequently crashed out of Europe, which has sparked severe backlash from their fans.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the.