Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin is in line for a new contract following his breakthrough into the first-team . The Gunners want to tie the right-back down to a new long-term deal after a string of impressive displays in replacing the injured Mathieu Debuchy . Bellerin 's current deal expires in 2017 , but he is now set to extend his stay at the Emirates Stadium . Hector Bellerin has been in the Arsenal first team of late , and will be rewarded with a contract extension . The young defender is now a key part of Arsene Wenger 's first team squad after some impressive displays . It is common practice at Arsenal to hand improved contracts to young players who make a consistent impact on the first-team . The 19-year-old has made 17 appearances for the club already this season , firmly establishing himself as a regular member of Arsene Wenger 's first-team squad . The news casts further doubt over Carl Jenkinson 's career at the Emirates Stadium . With Mathieu Debuchy out injured , Bellerin has become the club 's reliable full back ahead of Calum Chambers . Bellerin started against Manchester United in the FA Cup , as Arsenal rely on him to fill in for Debuchy . The right-back is currently on loan at West Ham , with the east London club are keen to turn his deal permanent . And the emergence of Bellerin , as well as last summer 's capture of Debuchy , has pushed Jenkinson further down the pecking order at Arsenal . And the Gunners are likely to listen to offers for the full-back at the end of the season . Carl Jenkinson ( left ) , on loan at West Ham , will be offered to other clubs after falling down the pecking order .
Hector Bellerin has appeared 17 times so far playing for Mathieu Debuchy . The 19-year - old right back has become a key part of Arsenal squad . Youngster got opportunity after injuries to Debuchy and liver Chambers . winger 's contract expires in 2017 , but Arsene is keen to extend it .