Arsenal continue to keep pace with Manchester City in the Premier League title race with three games remaining. Focus remains solely on taking the holders the distance, but planning for the summer has already begun.
Mikel Arteta will need more options to choose from for next season, with the Gunners participating in the Champions League for the first time since 2017.
One area that will come under the microscope by the club's recruitment team is central midfield. The north Londoners already own a number of quality individuals in the position - with Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka forming a solid combo - yet reinforcements are needed.
