Nketiah, who netted both goals in the Gunners’ 2-1 comeback Carabao Cup fourth-round win over Norwich, has ONE full season left on his current Emirates deal.
But talks on a new one are set to start in the next month.
Arsenal are keen to tie him down after wowing boss Arsene Wenger in pre-season.
He joined them after being released by rivals Chelsea four years ago.
Wenger is preparing to swoop for Ipswich’s midfield whizkid Tristan Nydam, 17.
Meanwhile, Mesut Ozil has hit back at critics, claiming: “I’ll always give everything for Arsenal.”
The Gunners contract rebel looks increasingly likely to walk away on a free next summer after snubbing a mega-bucks new deal.
And unsettled Ozil — linked with a January switch to Manchester United — has been accused of downing tools this season.
But his man-of-the-match display in their 5-2 win at Everton earned a thumbs-up from majority shareholder Stan Kroenke.
And Ozil, 29, said: “It’s very nice to hear Kroenke’s comments.
“I’m happy here and do my job to 100 per cent, as I always have.
“I give everything and leave it all on the pitch for the team.
“As for whatever else happens, we will see in the future.”
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