Mikel Arteta's first full season at Arsenal hasn't quite gone to plan, with the Gunners currently in 10th with just eight Premier League games remaining.
Inconsistent results and performances have led to Arsenal placing all their hopes on any success this season in the Europa League.
With the frank possibility of no European football at all next season Arteta knows he may find it difficult to recruit some of Europe's better players - but without improving his squad the chances of improvement are slim.
Lack of Champions League and Europa League may also lead to some players departing. Hector Bellerin has been linked with a return to the Nou Camp and could be one of a number of players who decide to jump ship. Here's the latest Arsenal
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