Arsenal are growing confident of securing Emile Smith Rowe to a new contract.
The 20-year-old has been the subject of two failed bids by Aston Villa, believed to be in the region of £25million and £30m.
BirminghamLive reports Smith Rowe is poised to sign a bumper new five-year deal after returning to pre-season training this week.
The report adds that contract talks surrounding the midfielder have progressed well with just the last details needing sorting.
The news will come as a blow to Villa.
