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Mikel Arteta is attempting to add to his squad this summer(Image: Getty Images)

Arsenal are attempting to succeed where Premier League champions Liverpool have failed - keep one of their stars away from Real Madrid.

The Gunners are already keen to tie Lewis-Skelly, 18, down to a new long-term deal according to the Daily Mail.

Not only would that keep him at the club, it would also avoid an extremely messy and drawn-out saga - the likes of which seeing Alexander-Arnold eventually formalising his move to the Bernabeu.



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Lewis-Skelly is expected to agree a new deal before the start of next season in what would represent another significant chapter in his Arsenal career.

He was also rewarded with his England debut, while having also scored for the Three Lions.

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Speaking about his affection for Arsenal recently, Lewis Skelly said: “For me personally, I’m a fan of the club so you’re watching it on TV, going to the games and in your mind you always wanna get to where they’re at.

You’re just playing, you’re just enjoying it and see where it takes you.”

Meanwhile, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta remains a big fan.

At 17, scoring a really important goal in the Champions League is not very common.”

Away from Lewis-Skelly’s new deal, Arsenal are also attempting to add new faces to their squad to reduce the gap to Liverpool.

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