Vivianne Miedema tipped to sign Arsenal contract extension after breakthrough in talks

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Vivianne Miedema was believed to be delaying her conclusion on a new contract but could now concur a deal immediately | James Likelihood/GettyImages

Arsenal striker Vivianne Miedema has been tipped to sign a one-yr agreement extension with the club, with her latest deal because of to expire in the coming months.

The Gunners have presently secured new contracts for Leah Williamson, Lotte Wubben-Moy and Steph Catley in 2022, but Miedema’s absence from that list has been of fantastic issue to lovers.

The Dutch star, who is the WSL’s all-time primary goalscorer, was a target for French giants Lyon final summer months and has been ever more connected with reigning European champions Barcelona this time.

The Athletic has claimed that Miedema is ‘closing in’ on a new offer and was existing at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday to movie material for an announcement this 7 days.

Ought to that establish to be the scenario, the velocity would arrive as one thing of a shock.

Miedema had informed media instantly following the last WSL recreation of the year on Sunday that she had not nevertheless appear to a conclusion about her potential and would delay finalising just about anything until finally after returning from a two-week holiday.

She reiterated the great importance of Arsenal being able to match her ambitions, but did point out that talks with manager Jonas Eidevall, who has himself just signed a new contract, would keep on.

“I will have a pair of months vacation and will make a selection then,” Miedema said at the weekend.

“I’m talking with the club and Jonas Eidevall. I actually want to acquire titles. This 12 months I have not won anything. If I truly feel like the club is going in that route then maybe I continue to be a different yr or two yrs. Ideal now, I have not built my final decision.”

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