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The 30-year-old linked up with the Gunners from Malaga for a fee in the region of £8m in January 2013.

And he’s since racked up more than 100 Premier League appearances.

He’s begun the season as Arsene Wenger’s first choice left-back, ahead of Emirates academy graduate Kieran Gibbs.

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But, despite his settled status in north London, the defender's been linked with a return to his Basque country roots with La Liga outfit Athletic Bilbao.

Monreal grew up in Pamplona and has previously starred for hometown club Osasuna.

However, the Spain international says he has no intention of leaving Arsenal for Athletic anytime soon.

And that’s in spite of his apparent fondness for Ernesto Valverde’s team.

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"I do not close the door to anyone and especially to Athletic because I have spoken beautifully about that club," he said.

"Now, however, I’m not thinking about bidding farewell to Arsenal."

Having started 10 top flight matches this campaign, Monreal will be hoping to retain his place when Arsenal visit Manchester United next weekend.

Wenger’s men travel to Old Trafford fourth in the table, six points ahead of the Red Devils.