Mat Ryan is in line of winning a longer deal at Arsenal.

Ryan, who is a boyhood Arsenal fan, joined the Gunners on loan from Brighton until the end of the season in January.

The London Evening Standard says the Australian has integrated very well into the squad, forming close relationships with a number of players, and his chances of staying at Arsenal have increased as the season has gone on.

Arsenal did not include an option-to-buy clause in Ryan's loan deal in January so would have to negotiate a transfer with Brighton.

The goalkeeper, however, has just one year left on his deal at the Amex and has slipped down the pecking order there, which should make negotiations easier.