Arsenal have shown some faith in youngster Hector Bellerin by giving him a new, long-term deal.

The youngster signed from Barcelona in the summer of 2011 and he was given his first professional contract last summer. Since then he’s made rapid progress at youth level and the club have moved to secure his future with this new deal.

It remains to be seen quite what will happen next. With some doubt still over the future of Bacary Sagna, the Spaniard could be thrust into action as back up to Carl Jenkinson if the Frenchman leaves and Arsenal don’t make a signing in that position.

The most likely scenario, however, is Sagna staying one more year, Bellerin going out on loan to gain valuable experience before coming back to compete for a place in the 2014-15 season.