Arteta seeks investment as Arsenal plans for future after Champions League final

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Arteta seeks investment as Arsenal plans for future after Champions League final
Summary

Mikel Arteta has made his demands clear following Arsenal's recent Champions League performance. He intends to compete at the highest level and is advocating for increased investment from owners Stan and Josh Kroenke. Arteta's contract discussions are expected to focus on becoming the highest-paid manager in the Premier League, with significant player sales anticipated this summer to balance financials. Key players such as Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Martinelli could be among those sold to fund new acquisitions. The club's strategic direction will hinge on how well management aligns with Arteta's ambitions as negotiations progress.

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  • Arteta wants to compete at the highest level, eyeing clubs like PSG.
  • Contract negotiations are underway, with Arteta seeking a pay hike.
  • Arsenal must sell players for financial sustainability this summer.
  • Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Martinelli are key players potentially on the market.
  • Josh Kroenke expresses support for Arteta and his vision for the club.
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  • 5:00 AMYahoo SportsArsenal’s future depends on whether they can match Arteta’s demands
What they're saying
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If there was any doubt as to the next step for Arsenal owners Stan and Josh Kroenke, then Mikel Arteta made it quite clear within two hours of Gabriel Magalhaes’ penalty sailing into the Paris St-Germain end in Budapest on Saturday night.

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