Plenty of football remains to be played this season, yet Arsenal's preparation for the summer has been in the works for some time now.
The Gunners welcome Champions League football back to the Emirates Stadium for the first time in seven years next season and could still lift the Premier League title. Continuing the tremendous job off the field over the summer is vital if the north Londoners are to become a mainstay at the top of English football again.
Transfer business is starting to take place behind the scenes with sporting director Edu Gaspar working hard to identify the perfect candidates for Mikel Arteta's side next season. Yet owner Stan Kroenke has already finalised one major decision that could play an important role in the club's future.
