Gabriel Martinelli has quickly become one of the Premier League's most in-form, and in-demand, players over the past few months.
The brilliant Brazilian has flourished under the guidance of Mikel Arteta, who turned to Martinelli last year in a bid to boost Arsenal's firepower. And the 21-year-old, who has since evolved into one of the Gunners' key players, has made an electrifying start to the new Premier League campaign.
Martinelli was influential once again in Sunday's statement 3-2 win over Liverpool, a result that further underlined Arsenal's title credentials. But unfortunately for the Londoners, his rapid evolution has not gone unnoticed - and a host of clubs are plotting ambitious attempts to prise the winger away from the Emirates Stadium.
Jurgen Klopp is known to be an avid admirer of Martinelli, while it has also been suggested that Chelsea are keeping a keen eye on the forward's situation.
Details of Martinelli's contract situation have been well-documented - the former Ituano man is currently tied down until the summer of 2024, although Arsenal do hold an option to extend that by a further year.
Both sides are keen to thrash out a new agreement, though, in order to reward Martinelli for his dazzling displays. And although the Daily Mail has claimed that an agreement is not currently close, Martinelli may have already dropped a big hint over his future plans.
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Speaking back in March, Martinelli outlined how happy he has been working under the guidance of Arteta, who has helped take his game to new heights.
And judging by Martinelli's comments, where he tips Arteta to etch his name into footballing folklore by winning "lots of titles", it's hard to envisage the winger moving on anytime soon if he genuinely believes that now Arsenal have a manager capable of taking them back to the summit of English football.
He told the Daily Mail back in March: "[Arteta] was there to support me when I got hurt. He is already a great coach, who works thinking of what modern football is like, giving us great advice.
"He is also a nice person, always treating people well. I feel Arteta will be one of those lifelong coaches with lots of titles to their name and their place in football history."
Martinelli's bold verdict is looking even better in the wake of Arsenal's stunning start to the season. The Gunners are currently top of the league after amassing 24 points from a possible 27 after missing out on the Champions League last term.
And Martinelli, who is already well on course to enjoy his best-ever season after clocking up four goals and two assists already this term, made it clear that he is loving life at the Emirates right now.
He said: "I think it's my best season here at Arsenal. I'm so happy about this moment. Of course, I want to stay. We are talking. Let's see what is going to happen. But I want to stay, of course."
