EXCL: Dominic Solanke to Arsenal? Plus latest on Chelsea star amid interest from London rivals, key Man Utd contract updates, Real Madrid striker links & more

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New deals for Arsenal stars plus Dominic Solanke links

Conversations between Arsenal and Takehiro Tomiyasu are advancing to the final stages as he looks set to sign a new contract at the Emirates Stadium very soon. There have been many rumours about Tomiyasu possibly moving to Italy with the likes of Milan, Napoli, Roma, but he’s staying - a move was never possible. Probably the most serious option was about Inter in the summer, but Arsenal rejected that one too.

Tomiyasu is part of the Arsenal project and the idea is to extend his contract. There is big optimism as things look to be advancing in that direction. The Japan international has been in fine form this season and he will get a pay rise with his new deal. There will be more talks in the next days and weeks to get it done.

There is also optimism about Ben White, who could be the next one to sign a new deal at Arsenal, as first reported about three months ago.