Olivier Giroud has signed a two-year extension to his current Arsenal contract to keep him tied to the club through 2018. 

Giroud is currently recovering from surgery on a broken left tibia.

Paris Saint-Germain has signed Marco Verratti to a contract extension through 2019.

Verratti is one of world's best young midfielders.

"I want to continue to win trophies with this club, while continuing my progress with great players," he told the club's official website after signing the new deal. 

"Paris is magical."

Club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi spoke of his delight at the midfielder's dedication, insisting he is one of the most promising players of his age group.

"Every year he shows us his desire to sign up for a long time in the Paris Saint-Germain project," the president said.

"Marco is one of the most gifted players of his generation, it shows the willingness of the club to plan for the future and build one of the greatest teams in Europe."

Thibaut Courtois has revealed he is close to signing a new contract with Chelsea after replacing Petr Cech as José Mourinho’s first-choice goalkeeper.

Courtois has two years remaining on the contract he signed when moving from Genk in July 2011.

“It’s not yet signed,” Courtois told Sky Sports. “I am here with the national team so it is difficult, but when I am back at Chelsea I will probably sign the new contract.”