New Arsenal technical director Andrea Berta is making a new deal for Ethan Nwaneri a priority.
Hired by the Gunners only a fortnight ago, Berta is already in contact with Nwaneri's camp about negotiations over a new contract, says BBC Sport.
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Management see settling Nwaneri's situation as a massive "internal objective".
The teenager midfielder has been superb for Arsenal this season, making a key contribution so far this campaign.
Talks are also underway with Arsenal teammate Myles Lewis-Skelly.