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Mikel Arteta outlines Bukayo Saka demands as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang confirms Arsenal talks

Here's all the news from around the Emirates Stadium over the past 24 hours.

Aubameyang issues contract update

Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has confirmed that talks with the club regarding a new deal are ongoing following his starring performance against Norwich City.

The Gunners' ace struck twice in a resounding 4-0 victory and, following on from Bukayo Saka's long-term deal, was asked whether he would follow suit.

"I'm really happy that Bukayo signed 'the ting'. Now, we'll see. We'll talk with the club and we're going to see what happens," he told BT Sport.

James Benge on Bukayo Saka's new contract

"First of all, I'm going to focus on these games to end the season. As I said, since Mikel came in we are doing well and we're working very well. We have good signs that we are improving."

Arteta makes Saka demand

The big news on Wednesday was Arsenal securing Bukayo Saka to a new long-term deal, which provided a perfect boost for fans who are unable to attend the matches.

Saka, on the bench for the resounding victory over Norwich City, has since spoken about his admiration for the club and his development under Mikel Arteta.

The hard work is certainly not over for the teenager though, as Arteta stated after the match that he would continue to demand more from the youngster.

(MIKE HEWITT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

"I think he is the player that represents every value at the football club. It was really important to keep him and from now I will demand more from him."

Read Arteta's post-match comments here.

Joelson release clause increases

Joelson Fernandes has been a name linked with Arsenal regularly in the past few weeks but Sporting Lisbon have secured the talented ace down to a new five-year deal.

Reports from Portugal have regularly attributed the Gunners with an interest in his services but, as reported by Sport Witness, he has now secured a new deal.

As part of that contract, Joelson's release clause with Sporting has increased and, while the specific amount is not mentioned, it's believed to be in excess of €45m.

It seems extremely unlikely that Arsenal would spend such an astronomical figure on a player yet to feature in the first-team so this particular rumour appears to have come to an end.

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