Arsenal could end the 2023/24 season without anything to show for their progress under Mikel Arteta after a difficult week for the Gunners. After losing ground to Manchester City in the Premier League title race last weekend, the north Londoners' dream of winning the Champions League ended at Bayern Munich.
The league title is now out of their hands, with City the favourites to defend their status as champions of England. While focus remains on the final six games of the season, work will be underway as the transfer window approaches.
Whatever happens between now and May 19, Arsenal are expected to back Arteta. Recent reports suggest a new striker and winger are likely to be prioritised ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. Last season, over £250million was spent to bring in four new recruits, with the sales of Granit Xhaka, Folarin Balogun and Matt Turner helping with balancing the books.
This window is likely to follow a similar pattern. Amid ongoing concerns over Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), staying in line with financial regulations will be important to avoid any breaches next year.
12 months on from last summer, Arsenal do have a number of sellable assets to cash-in on. Selling players who are either surplus to requirements or entering the final year of the current contract is incredibly likely to happen this summer.
Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is more or less certain to put an end to his three-year stay at the Emirates Stadium. The arrival of David Raya has seen the England international settle for second choice, meaning a move is probable.
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