Unai Emery confirms that Arsenal is considering a new contract for Danny Welbeck

Unai Emery revealed that Arsenal would consider giving Danny Welbeck a new contract with the striker on track to resume training before the end of the season.

The 28-year-old broke his right ankle in the Europa League draw at home against Sporting Lisbon in November and although he is unlikely to return this season, Emery says he " is progressing very well. "

In his absence, Arsenal has stopped improving after being adjusted to the methods of his new manager. Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, two other attackers, became key players in the growing expectation that Welbeck would leave this summer.

His contract expires, five years after his arrival from Manchester United, and Emery said: "It is progressing very well.

"He works and starts to touch the ball and work in the field. His progression with such a big injury is going very well.

"It is difficult for him to play games this season, but he is progressing very well and the doctor may tell us that he can come and train with us in the last weeks of the season.

"After, his individual task is to talk with the club (about his future)."

Suggestions Welbeck could still have a future at Arsenal also with Emery, 47, convinced of the value of his team featuring English players.

Jack Wilshere 's departure for West Ham last summer, Welbeck' s injury and Calum Chambers' loan attendance at Fulham contributed to the fact that they had no players in the game. previous English team.

The Spaniard – whose host team Monday in Newcastle – said: "Every team (English) needs English players.

"Danny has his injury now. He was leaving with the national team and we were happy for him and for the national team.

& # 39; (Promising English players) are now part of the Under-18, Under-19, Under-20 and Under-21 teams (Arsenal).

"We have a lot of players with the opportunity to grow with us and be part of our future, as well as with the national team."