Arsenal star set to put an end to transfer speculation with new contract offer: report

Despite Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah leading the scoring charts for their respective teams in the title race, Arsenal's top scorer in the Premier League this season is Kai Havertz, who has netted four goals in 11 games.

Inconsistent performances and availability across the front line have made the task even more difficult for Arteta, who continues to appear unsure on his preferred front three moving forward.

Arsenal star set for contract talks

Perhaps the most frustrating case so far is Leandro Trossard, who has found himself embroiled in red card drama amid an underwhelming start to the campaign.

Having played a key role in Arsenal's title challenge last season, the Belgian has managed just two goals in 11 league appearances this season.

The 29-year-old forward was subject to plenty of speculation over the summer after establishing himself as a key member of Arteta's squad last season, reportedly turning down lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia in favour of staying at the Emirates.

However, according to the Daily Mail, the Gunners are set to reward Trossard's loyalty with a bumper new deal as he looks to further cement his place as Arteta's first-choice left-winger.

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The forward's current deal runs until 2026, meaning the club are in no rush with negotiations, although it is believed the new deal will come with a considerable wage increase to demonstrate the Belgian's increasing importance in the squad.

Trossard has managed 33 goal involvements in 83 games for the club since joining from Brighton in 2022, netting some crucial goals in Arsenal's biggest moments of the last two years.

Trossard will be hoping to get back to scoring ways this weekend as the Gunners look to end a spell of just two wins in the last seven games in all competitions.

Arsenal welcome Nottingham Forest to the Emirates on Saturday knowing that defeat would see Nuno Espirito Santo's side leapfrog them in the standings.