Arsenal have moved to open new contract talks with technical director Edu.

The 44-year-old led what has been viewed as a hugely effective close season for the Gunners during which they signed key players Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City - but also offloaded a number of the club's unwanted stars as they looked to reduce their wage bill.

Arsenal are reaping the benefits of the club's summer transfer business as they sit top of the Premier League after 11 matches.

The Daily Mail says the wheels are in motion towards a new deal for the Edu, which Arsenal hope will secure his long-term future amid growing interest in their technical director.

There has been concrete interest from at least two European clubs in Edu, something Arsenal are understood to be aware of. Sources have described the interest in Edu as 'very interesting'.