This season has seen Arsenal take one huge step forward towards their ambitions of playing at the very highest level once again as their Premier League title push reinforces the early work done by Mikel Arteta and his staff. Whether they will lift the trophy at the end of the season remains to be seen, but with a young squad and confirmation of Champions League football next campaign, the journey is set to continue.
It means that the summer transfer window looks set to be a crucial one for the Gunners in reinforcing the squad to push for glory once again. While there is a focus on incomings with a few scattered exits, there is a desire for the side to keep hold of some of their biggest talent at the core of the squad.
Gabriel Martinelli has already signed a new contract in recent weeks to show his commitment to the cause, having impressed this season. "Obviously [technical director] Edu and the board are on top of every negotiation regarding new contracts and now we are doing everything we possibly can to do that in the right moment at the right time," Arteta said when quizzed on other contracts that could be renewed last week.
