Arsenal will trigger an option for a one-year extension in Mohamed Elneny's contract football.london understands. The Gunners confirmed earlier on Tuesday that the Egyptian is set for a significant spell on the sidelines after a knee injury sustained in training that could rule him out for the season.
This created some questions over Elneny's immediate future following the arrival of Jorginho from Chelsea. Arsenal confirmed the signature of the Italian international with hours to spare on transfer deadline day adding to the competition Elneny faces in the middle of the park.
However, football.london understands that the Gunners will take up an option to extend the 30-year-old's deal, which is due to expire at the end of this season, by a further 12 months. It is thought that Elneny is a highly popular member of the dressing room who is admired for his leadership qualities in Arsenal's young squad. The decision is not thought to impact Arsenal's pursuit of Declan Rice who is still their main target for the summer.
