The next transfer window will be an incredibly important one for Mikel Arteta in his quest to succeed as Arsenal head coach.
A modern approach to recruitment at the Emirates Stadium means the former Gunners midfielder won’t have the same level of jurisdiction on transfers as a manager traditionally does.
Nevertheless, the FA Cup finalists have shown positive signs of progressing with the current squad after several first-team contract extensions in recent weeks.
The likes of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli have signed new long-term deals with the club and are widely regarded as the players who will take the club forward.
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