The Digest:
Arsenal have begun plans to renew manager Mikel Arteta's contract, with his current deal expiring at the end of next season. Negotiations will resume in the off-season, with both sides keen to extend their successful partnership. However, highly rated academy graduates Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri could be sold this summer, along with established players Gabriel Jesus, Ben White, and Gabriel Martinelli. Arsenal have identified a versatile full-back, central midfielder, and left-winger as priority targets.
Key Points:
- Arteta's current contract is worth £10m per season with a £5m Champions League bonus.
- Arsenal's recruitment team is led by sporting director Andrea Berta.
- The club needs to sell players to fund three key signings.
- Lewis-Skelly and Nwaneri signed long-term contracts just last year.
- Arsenal are within reach of a Premier League title and a Champions League semi-final.
