Mikel Arteta in line for new Arsenal deal matching Wenger, as club puts faith in Spaniard

Mikel Arteta is set to be offered a new Arsenal contract which will see him match the wages of legendary boss Arsene Wenger, according to a report.

Arteta came under pressure towards the start of the campaign following Premier League defeats to Brentford, Chelsea and a 5-0 thrashing by Manchester City. But his team have since showed improvement and now sit in sixth place after 23 matches.

The Gunners have had some more rocky patches, although a four-match winning run in the league during December boosted their chances of Champions League qualification.

Their last two outings, against Wolves and Brentford, have both ended in victory. Arteta will be hoping his side can catch fourth-placed Manchester United, whom they are only four points behind with three games in hand.

Arteta could now be given a new Arsenal contract to reward him for his efforts in the dugout. According to The Sun, club owner Stan Kroenke is ready to sanction a new three-year deal worth £25million.

Should the fresh terms go ahead, it will see Arteta earn around £8.3m per season. The pay rise is somewhat overdue, too. The Spaniard became manager in September 2020, after previously holding the role of first team coach, although his wage did not increase at the time.

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