
Arsenal are close to agreeing a new long-term contract with Rob Holding, .
Holding has had an interesting time during Mikel Arteta’s tenure. It had appeared that he was on his way out of the Emirates on loan in the summer.

that Newcastle were set to announce a deal for Holding. However, the 25-year-old ultimately stayed and has been a regular fixture for the Gunners this season.
He has started 12 times in the Premier League, with one further appearance coming from the bench. And it appears that Arsenal are now ready to tie him down.

, the £2 million centre-back is set to sign a long-term contract.
It is suggested that the agreement will end the hopes of the Premier League rivals who had been looking to take him on loan.
Holding – who earns £25,000-a-week, – is arguably a player who has not yet managed to silence all of his critics and doubters. However, he does deserve credit for the way he has responded since returning from a long-term injury.
He has produced some colossal performances. And his partnership with Gabriel Magalhaes could arguably develop into something really important for Arsenal over the coming years – especially now he is seemingly set to sign fresh terms.