article_snippet: The England winger risked irking Arsene Wenger by claiming talks over a new deal have not started, despite the Gunners boss repeatedly stating the opposite.
article_snippet: There have been no contract talks as yet and my current focus is not on contracts but on doing my best for Arsenal FC.'
article_snippet: the Gunners the Gunners failed in an attempt to sign the Germany international last summer, but retain a strong interest.
highlights_snippet: Arsenal forward's current deal ends at the end of next season .
  
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