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Luke Thrower

Arsenal have Mikel Arteta blueprint to avoid Declan Rice and William Saliba transfer mistakes

The upcoming summer transfer window is an important one for Arsenal, where the next stage of their plan to reach the top is implemented. The season just gone has shown that the Gunners are moving in the right direction, with their young talent pushing them towards the Premier League title.

While they missed out to Manchester City, the return to the Champions League adds another level of attractiveness to the project at the Emirates Stadium. There are clear areas for the side to strengthen both through their own internal solutions as well as looking externally to add to the squad.

One of those internally surrounds the long-term future of William Saliba, who stepped up to the plate in his debut season in England. The 22-year-old has 12-months remaining on his contract, with the club holding the option of an extra year, and the club's form dropping after his injury late in the campaign only strengthens his leverage in extension talks.

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