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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he wants Takehiro Tomiyasu to stay.

The Japan defender is a January target for Bayern Munich.

Arteta said today: “I really want him to stay.

“I value the player a lot. He’s loved and respected by everybody at the club. He’s at the level we need to make an impact on the team.

“He’s going to be with us.”