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Arteta 'extremely happy' at Arsenal, dismisses links to Barcelona

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Football - FA Cup Final - Arsenal v Chelsea - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - August 1, 2020. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrate with the trophy after winning the FA Cup, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). [Pool via REUTERS/Catherine Ivill]

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has said he is fully focused on improving results at Arsenal amid speculation linking him with Barcelona -- but the Spaniard is yet to hold talks over a new deal to extend his stay at the Emirates Stadium.

Spanish media reported Barcelona's presidential candidate Joan Laporta is interested in replacing current manager Ronald Koeman with Arteta should he win the elections on Sunday.

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