Arsenal are reportedly poised to activate a two-year option in Charlie Patino's contract to avoid losing the highly-rated youngster at the end of the season.
Patino, 19, is rated as one of the club's top young prospects and has already made a big impression on Gunners fans after netting on his senior debut against Sunderland last December.
Mikel Arteta made the decision to send Patino out on loan in the summer and the midfield maestro is currently thriving on loan in the Championship with Blackpool.