Arsenal are set to offer Mikel Arteta a lucrative new contract after he ended the club's 22-year wait for a Premier League title. The Spaniard, who led Arsenal to the championship in his first senior management role, will see his salary rise significantly, potentially making him one of the best-paid managers globally. Talks were paused during the title race but are expected to resume after the Champions League final.
Arteta's current deal is worth around £10 million a season plus a £5 million bonus for Champions League qualification. The new contract could bring him close to Diego Simeone's reported €30 million annual salary. Arteta will become the longest-serving manager in England's top four divisions after Pep Guardiola steps down.
Alongside contract talks, Arsenal are planning squad reinforcements. Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, who scored 13 goals in his debut season, is a target, though his club may demand around £80 million. Other forward options include Julián Álvarez, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Bradley Barcola, Nico Williams, and Anthony Gordon. Gabriel Martinelli could be sold if a suitable offer arrives.
Midfield targets like Sandro Tonali may be deprioritised due to Myles Lewis-Skelly's emergence. Ethan Nwaneri, who spent the second half of the season on loan at Marseille, is attracting interest from Borussia Dortmund. Departures could include Christian Nørgaard and Gabriel Jesus, with the latter surplus to requirements.
Arsenal are also in talks to sign 16-year-old Leicester winger Jeremy Monga, the youngest goalscorer in Championship history. The club have already signed defender Jaden Dixon and striker Evan Mooney this year.
