Arsenal have received a boost ahead of next season, with two key defenders pledging their immediate futures to the club, despite differing contract situations.

Bacary Sagna and Laurent Koscielny have both been heavily linked away and have suggested a move is possible, but both are now expected to stay at Arsenal at least until the end of next season.

Sagna

Sagna is entering the last year of his contract, with Arsenal seemingly reluctant to offer an extension to the 30-year-old right back.

Monaco, PSG and Russian side Anzhi were all interested in boosting his wages and giving him a more relaxing place to end his career. But he will at least play out the last year of his deal before leaving, and could even sign a small extension.

Excellent news, as Sagna is still a quality defender, and the perfect tutor for Carl Jenkinson.

Kos

Koscielny is more worrying, as he's arguably the Prem's best CB right now and is attracting interest from Bayern and Barcelona (not helped by his agent). There were concerns he'd agitate for a move due to a lack of investment in the squad, and Arsenal may choose to cash in on another prize asset.

However, he's stated he's happy in London and has no interest in moving (likely untrue but he won't make a fuss). So, even better news there. The key is getting a team together that Laurent won't be interested in leaving.

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