February was filled with doom and gloom for but so far March has been different story.

The Gunners found their goalscoring grove again on Wednesday, away to . The result and means that men already have one foot firmly in the quarter-finals.

Speaking of looking forward, the is edging closer, as is the conclusion of Arsenal's hunt for a new sporting director. and has a large in-tray after Gunners fans were subjected to a quiet January.

Here's a round-up of the latest news from the Emirates.

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Kimmich issues future update amid Arsenal 'talks'

star Joshua Kimmich has revealed that his future is currently out of his hands after it was claimed that Arsenal have opened talks with the international. Kimmich's deal with Bayern is due to expire this summer and he's been tipped to make the move to north London amid out-of-contract Arsenal duo and likely departures.

Speaking after Bayern's 3-0 win against in the on Wednesday, the midfielder, 30, said: "A decision will definitely be made soon. The ball is not in my court. My plan was to do it before the international break. The club wanted it before the two Leverkusen games. I'm noticing that Max [Eberl, sporting director] is honest and is fighting."

Berta sent Cunha message

Ex-Arsenal striker Jeremie Aliadiere has told Andrea Berta to sign talisman Matheus Cunha if he becomes the Gunners' new sporting director. Earlier this year, Berta agreed to terminate his contract with , where he signed Cunha in 2021.

Aliadiere believes that the Italian transfer chief can use his connections to immediately benefit Arsenal, telling : "Berta knows Cunha from their time at Atletico Madrid and it could be a deal that goes through.

"He's having a great season in a team that's struggling to fight relegation. That shows you how good he is and how quickly he’s adapted to the . He could be a good signing, too."

Should Arsenal make a bid for Matheus Cunha? Have your say in the .

Tavares discusses Arsenal future

On-loan Arsenal left-back Nuno Tavares has suggested he'd be keen on a permanent move to this summer. Tavares has been spending this season on loan with the side, who have a clause to sign him permanently for €5million (£4m) and are likely to activate it given his string of impressive performances.

Speaking to ahead of Lazio's clash with Viktoria Plzen, the 25-year-old said: "I'm still an Arsenal player. I don't know what's going to happen but staying [in Italy] is a possibility of course. I'm feeling really good here."

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Speaking to ahead of Lazio's clash with Viktoria Plzen, the 25-year-old said: "I'm still an Arsenal player. I don't know what's going to happen but staying [in Italy] is a possibility of course. I'm feeling really good here."

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