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Arsenal fans react to rumours linking Emiliano Martinez with Leeds United

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Arsenal ended their season with a 3-2 win over Watford on Sunday, and the focus will quickly turn to next season.

The Gunners finished eighth in the Premier League this season, with Mikel Arteta no doubt keen to bolster his squad.

However, some players have to leave. Fringe players like Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Mesut Ozil could go, whilst Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will attract interest.

A player now in the spotlight is goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who has arguably been Arsenal’s star man since football restarted.

The Argentinian has stepped up to replace the injured Bernd Leno in goal, and has served up superb performances throughout.

This does leave him in a tricky spot though. Leno will be back for the new season, and Martinez may not be content with being backup any longer.

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The Sun now claim that Leeds want to sign Martinez, with Marcelo Bielsa keen to add him despite landing Illan Meslier on a permanent basis just days ago.

Some Arsenal fans think that the club should cash in on Martinez because he will be sat behind Leno next season, but think he could be worth around £40million or £50million.

Others believe that Leeds will now struggle to get him, suggesting that he will now be going nowhere thanks to his strong form.

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