Despite Aubameyang being out of contract next summer, Arteta reckons the Gabon international will stay.
He said: “He’ll stay. He knows what I think and that I want to build the squad around him.
“Everything is based on my discussions with him and his people. Nothing is done yet but I hope we will hear something soon.
“The players all admire him here and we value him so much. He wants to stay.
“It’s about getting the deal done but moments like this will help him realise that we are on the right path and he’s a big part of it.

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“He’s loved by everyone at the club, so hopefully he can continue with us.”
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