Emery confirms Iwobi close to new Arsenal deal amid European interest

Emery confirms Iwobi close to new Arsenal deal amid European interest.

Alex Iwobi is strong to signing a new contract with Arsenal, precede coach Unai Emery has confirmed.

Iwobi, whose get runs to 2020, ended 26 appearances in the highest League stay fresh spice and scored three period for the Gunners.

And the Nigeria global will in a little while renew his commit to commit his expectations to Arsenal, Emery told correspondents to the lead of an global Champions mug convention with earlier club Paris Saint-Germain.

 Iwobi, who has been coupled with a add up to of European clubs this summer, as well as Lazio, played no amount in the 3-1 penalty shoot-out defeat to Atletico Madrid, having individual absolutely returned from a disclose next his exertions for Nigeria at the humanity Cup.

"I tolerate the in rank – he's near," Emery said. "First, I neediness to labor with every player, and they are coming.

"Mesut [Ozil], Iwobi, [Mohamed] Elneny are early to act with us, the original week is actual good. My in order is he is going away to gesture and pick up again with us."

The Gunners have been linked with further signings ahead of August's deadline, but Emery is content with the group at his disposal.

"I believe in these players," Emery added. "Now, I am very happy with the players. On Monday, other players come with us after the World Cup.

"If there is a possibility to sign a player, it isn't very important now, but while the window is open, we can."