Monreal has one year left on his present deal and the Gunners are willing to extend the Spain defender’s stay at the Emirates Stadium.

The 32-year-old has made 165 Premier League appearances for Arsenal since joining from Málaga in 2013.

“At the moment we are talking with the club. I’ve always said I am really happy, I feel very happy playing for Arsenal,” he told the London Evening Standard.

“I came six years ago. I have a good relationship with them.”

“We are in contact in any moment, so don’t worry about that. I am happy here. That is the most important thing.”

Monreal has been a useful member of an Arsenal defence that new boss Unai Emery hopes to strengthen after their error-strewn displays in the final years of Arsène Wenger’s reign.

In the latter stages of his career, Monreal is keen to be a big part of Emery’s rebuilding process.

“My idea is to play in football until my body says, ‘Nacho, so sorry but that’s the end’. But I think it is far away,” Monreal said.

“I hope so. You never know because your body, sometimes you start with some problems, some injuries, and you can’t continue giving 100%.”

“But at the moment I feel good, so I am not thinking of my retirement.”