Arsenal are eager to secure Laurent Koscielny to a new deal.

SFR Sport says Arsene Wenger is hoping to tie Koscielny down to a new deal in the coming weeks.

The centre-half's current deal expires at the end of this season, and speculation surrounding the Frenchman's future is continuing.

Arsenal's policy of not offering long-term contracts to players over the age of 30 saw Bacary Sagna leave the club to join Manchester City two years ago, but the Gunners are in talks with Koscielny,