MIKEL ARTETA has all but confirmed that he will be signing a new deal to keep him at Arsenal for a lengthy period of time. Elsewhere, the Gunners are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a deal to

The Emirates hosts its final friendly of the summer before the start of the new Premier League season.

Chelsea could return with another offer for Alex Scott as they prepare to sanction a raft of further exits potentially including Pedro Neto, while Liverpool have been offered new hope over Bradley Barcola as they also close in on a contract agreement with Rio Ngumoha.