Arsenal sit on top of the Premier League for the first time in 22 years, but the summer roster overhaul could determine whether they hold that ground. Analysts Mark Ogden and Gabriele Marcotti weigh the keep-or-dump calls, starting with Mikel Arteta's contract extension. With the manager's deal expiring at the end of next season, both agree he deserves an immediate renewal given his league title and Champions League final appearance.

£251.4 million was Arsenal's net spend last summer, already pushing the club £52 million into debt before permanent deals are even done. Key contract calls include moving on Gabriel Jesus, whose hefty wages make him difficult to offload, and considering offers for Martin Ødegaard, whose residual book value sits around £10 million.

On strikers, opinions split. Mark wants Julián Álvarez and to keep both Viktor Gyökeres and Kai Havertz, while Gab argues the club can't afford all three. Financially, Arsenal need to extract fees from Martinelli and Vieira to stay afloat. The decisions this window will shape whether the squad can sustain its title defense.