One key Arsenal figure has now made an encouraging statement about his own contract situation after lengthy speculation. The Arsenal hierarchy face a near-constant battle to keep the most influential figures within the club tied down to deals that secure their future and protect the club itself. Arsenal have been praised for the improvement in their approach to player contracts. Not so long ago, it was almost routine for the Gunners to lose key players on free transfers, such as Aaron Ramsey. Alternatively, the North London outfit found themselves shackled to players that were tied down by len…
