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EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal begin talks with technical director Edu over a new long-term contract after his star signings guided Mikel Arteta's side to top of the table... amid growing interest in the Brazilian

Arsenal have moved to secure the future of technical director Edu after the Brazilian's impressive summer transfer window.

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.