Ben White’s new contract could be sealed this month, according to a report, with the defender recently confirming he wants to stay.

Charlie Wyett reports for The S*n that Ben White is “extremely close” to signing a new contract with Arsenal, and the deal could be done as soon as this month.

Multiple sources have already confirmed that White is in contract talks with Arsenal at the moment, and the defender gave an encouraging update on his future when speaking to Sky Sports last week.

“Yeah, definitely,” White responded when asked if his future was at Arsenal. “I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.

“I’m very settled and all my family are here. It’s an amazing place to live and obviously playing for Arsenal tops it off.”

The Telegraph reported in mid-February that Arsenal are keen to tie White down to a new long-term contract, and after months of discussions, talks are finally now at an advanced stage.

According to that report, it was expected that the Gunners would reach an agreement with the defender for a new deal.

Fabrizio Romano then wrote in his Daily Briefing that whilst White’s new deal isn’t done yet, it is indeed advanced.

Talks have been ongoing since October, and they’re going well.

Technical director Edu Gaspar is reportedly leading the approach to White over a new deal, with the club keen to reward his form and have him join the group of players who have already committed their long-term future.

White already has a deal until 2026, but the club are being proactive in negotiations.

As it stands, White earns around £120,000 a week, but he’d receive a significant increase with his new deal.

White has proven a key player for Mikel Arteta since signing from Brighton and Hove Albion, playing 120 times for the Gunners.

The defender has made 37 appearances (32 starts) for Arsenal this season.