Arsenal handed huge William Saliba update amid clear Viktor Gyokeres plan

fell to a 1-0 defeat in the Champions League semi-final clash with on Tuesday night.

Ousmane Dembele’s first-half strike proved decisive in north London, handing PSG a narrow advantage. side will now be determined to overturn the result at the Parc des Princes next week and book their place in the final of Europe's elite competition.

Arteta expressed confidence in his team's ability to turn things around in the second leg.

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When asked about whether the performance for the second leg will need to be different, he said: "I think the margins were so small, so I don't think so. But if it's significantly better, hopefully the result will be significantly different as well.

"I don't know the percentage but we have a lot of chances to be in that final and as I repeat myself, you have to do something, especially in the competition, to earn the right to be in the final and the time to do it is going to be in Paris."

Here, football.london has taken a look at the latest Arsenal headlines from in and around the Emirates Stadium.

William Saliba, the 'chosen one'

report that Real Madrid have chosen William Saliba to reinforce their defence next season.

It's said the Los Blancos are 'determined' to bring the French international to the Santiago Bernabeu and that is he is the 'chosen one' for president Florentino Perez.

Saliba meanwhile, has already stated that playing for Arsenal was his childhood dream. "Before [Marseille], I was Arsenal," he told . "I have a photo, I'm six years old, I've got my Arsenal shirt on. My childhood dream, yeah, I love it!"

football.london says: "Saliba has delivered another standout season at the Emirates, cementing his reputation as one of Europe’s top young centre-backs. His consistent high-level performances in both the Premier League and Champions League have not gone unnoticed, drawing interest from elite clubs across the continent.

It’s easy to see why Real Madrid are eyeing him as part of their long-term plans, with both David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger now 32. Saliba’s attributes makes him an ideal fit for the demands of La Liga."

Viktor Gyokeres 'talks'

According to , Arsenal are 'ready' to open talks with entourage. A summer move for the Swedish striker from Sporting Clube de Portugal is looking increasingly inevitable, with numerous clubs vying for his signature.

The report states that Arsenal are preparing to discuss the terms of their proposed package for the prolific striker as they get set to open talks with Gyokeres' representatives. It adds that club officials are determined to understand the personal terms he is seeking in a bid to gain an edge over rival suitors.

Arsenal is understood to be one of the clubs the 26-year-old would be willing to join at the end of the season. Liverpool, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG and Bayern Munich are also his preferred destinations, according to reports.

football.london says: "It's encouraging to see Arsenal taking proactive steps to secure an agreement for Gyokeres. The Swedish striker has enjoyed another prolific season in Lisbon, already surpassing last year’s numbers with an incredible 52 goals in 48 appearances.

"Following a disappointing Premier League campaign, Arsenal clearly need a clinical finisher—and he could provide a long-term solution as the prolific, goal-hungry striker they've been missing."