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Arsenal 'open talks' with key star amid interest from Real Madrid as Mikel Arteta strives to keep squad together after another trophyless season

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Arsenal plan to put Wednesday's Champions League exit behind them by tieing down the future of one of their most crucial players, according to reports.

The Gunners have not lifted a trophy since the 2020 FA Cup triumph and their wait for silverware will extend for another season after they lost their Champions League semi-final tie against Paris Saint-Germain this week.

In the Premier League, Arsenal will register their lowest points total in three seasons, Liverpool having secured the title two weeks ago with four games to spare and manager Mikel Arteta admits that the club had gone 'a step backwards' domestically.