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Luke Thrower

Mikel Arteta's strongest defence as Arsenal complete contract signing amid Jurrien Timber medical

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is set to have more than a couple of selection headaches heading into the next Premier League season. In the forward lines, the signings of Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard over the past year has added further depth, while a contract extension for Reiss Nelson means that there are at least seven options for three positions.

In midfield, Kai Havertz and Declan Rice look set to bolster the central ranks that already added Jorginho in January and could add yet one more amid links to Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni and Southampton youngster Romeo Lavia. But it's the defensive department that could leave Arteta spoilt for choice.

William Saliba's contract extension means that he's tied down at the club until 2027, while centre-back partner Gabriel Magalhaes extended his own deal earlier this year. Beyond them, there's the versatile Takehiro Tomiyasu - who can play any position across the back four - as well as Jakub Kiwior and Rob Holding.

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