Arsenal have offered young right-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy a new contract, according to recent reports.
The 18-year-old signed his first professional deal last year, which is due to expire in the summer of 2023, and has since been sent on loan to League One side Lincoln City.
Now, The Athletic have reported that the Gunners have offered the youngster a new long-term contract, one which the player is expected to accept.
Norton-Cuffy has enjoyed some excellent displays with The Imps in recent weeks, showcasing his impressive physicality and dribbling ability, with head coach Michael Appleton wowed by the teenager's display against Doncaster Rovers last month.
“I thought Brooke Norton-Cuffy was outstanding,” said Appleton after the full-time whistle.
“We’ve seen a glimpse of what he’s capable of. His attacking play is a big part of his game.
“He was a little bit nervous initially, but it was his first league start. He came through that and got stronger and stronger.”
Japan international right-back Takehiro Tomiyasu has enjoyed a productive debut campaign with Arsenal this season and football.london understands that both Hector Bellerin and Ainsley Maitland-Niles are set to leave the club on a permanent basis this summer, meaning there is a clear pathway to the first-team for Norton-Cuffy.
Bellerin is currently plying his trade on loan with La Liga side Real Betis, whilst Maitland-Niles joined Jose Mourinho's AS Roma on a temporary basis during the January transfer window.
Similarly, versatile defender Calum Chambers, who was occasionally utilised as a full-back during his time in north London, left for Aston Villa during the winter window, leaving Tomiyasu and Cedric Soares as the only recognised right-backs at the Emirates Stadium.
