Arsenal are preparing for a pivotal summer as they chase their first Premier League title in 22 years. Manager Mikel Arteta is set to enter contract negotiations despite being in the final year of his deal, with the club prioritizing his extension. The Spaniard has transformed Arsenal into consistent title contenders, reaching three consecutive Champions League quarter-finals and challenging for domestic honors for the first time since Arsene Wenger's early years.

Arteta's current contract, signed in 2024, pays him £10 million annually plus £5 million Champions League bonuses - placing him behind only Pep Guardiola and Diego Simeone among Europe's highest-paid managers. The club views securing his future as paramount, though financial considerations and assurances about continued investment will factor into discussions. Meanwhile, Arsenal plan to strengthen with three key signings: a versatile full-back, central midfielder, and left-winger.

The Gunners are also preparing for significant player departures to fund their transfer ambitions. Academy prospects Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri have attracted interest from top clubs, with Arsenal seeking a combined £100 million for the pair. Their sales would be recorded as "pure profit" since they came through the academy. Other potential departures include Gabriel Jesus, Ben White, and Gabriel Martinelli, while Martin Odegaard's contract situation will be monitored closely.