Petr Cech could be the next Arsenal captain after making a huge impact in his first season at the club.

Mikel Arteta is currently the club captain but the Spaniard is set to leave when his contract expires this summer.

The keeper’s communication skills, in particular, have impressed manager Arsene Wenger, who already views Cech, who speaks five languages, as one of the primary leaders of his squad.

Petr Cech could be the next Arsenal captain after making impact at the club following his move from Chelsea

The Czech keeper featured in the 2-1 win over Leicester on Sunday as the Gunners made ground on the top

Per Mertesacker is vice captain, but given Arteta’s bit-part role the German has led the team out for much of the season.

Given Wenger’s loyalty to Mertesacker, the armband could yet go to the World Cup winner on a full-time basis with Cech as vice captain.

But with Mertesacker’s place as a certain starter in doubt, Cech could take the lead role.

Arsene Wenger has been impressed with the keeper's communication skills viewing him as a leader

Mikel Arteta is the current captain but has been injured for much of the campaignb but will leave in summer

Meanwhile, Arsenal boss Wenger is sweating on the fitness of central defensive-pairing Laurent Koscielny and Gabriel.

Koscielny, who suffered a dead leg in the win over Leicester, is hopeful of facing Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday, but is set to miss the FA Cup tie against Hull on Saturday.