The Gunners are expected to make some big moves ahead of the 2023/24 season, with West Ham captain Declan Rice one of the club’s priority targets as they look to close the gap on Manchester City and build a squad capable of competing in the Champions League.

Brighton’s Moises Caicedo is another player Arsenal could go for, while talks have taken place over potential moves for Mason Mount and Ilkay Gundogan, despite strong rival interest from elsewhere.

 It’s a huge summer for Arsenal as the look to build on the big steps they have taken this season and Arteta knows they can’t afford to make mistakes. The Spaniard told reporters on Friday: “We have to nail everything that we do and we have to seek excellence in everything that we touch and participate in, to have a big impact at the club. 

“In order to do that, we have a really promising plan. We may have to reflect a little bit, take a step back, make sure this is the right one and go again with more determination and hunger in the tummies to do even better."