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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi (left) and Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers had outstanding seasons for their clubs By Sami Mokbel Senior football correspondent Published 12 minutes ago With the plumes of red smoke still fresh in the north London air from Sunday's euphoric trophy parade , Arsenal 's attention swiftly turns to building on their Premier League triumph. If manager Mikel Arteta needs reminding of how a club's rise can quickly be offset by an unexpected nosedive, he need only look at the difficulties Liverpool faced last season. Arne Slot's sacking at the weekend was a year after lifting the Premier League trophy. Arteta, whose powerbase at the Emirates Stadium has increased after leading the club to their first domestic title in 22 years, has a plan in place - and it is now up to the club to execute the Spaniard's summer blueprint. Following Saturday's heartbreaking Champions League final defeat by Paris St-Germain , the Gunners boss said there are some "important decisions" to make in order to take the club to the next level. Here, BBC Sport looks at these key issues in the coming weeks, including a transfer wishlist featuring Aston Villa 's Morgan Rogers and Bournemouth 's Eli Junior Kroupi. Task one - new deal for Arteta The priority for Arsenal this summer is to finalise a new contract with Arteta, whose current deal expires at the end of next season. BBC Sport revealed last month that talks over fresh terms were shelved in order for the club to focus on the end of the campaign. With Arsenal 's historic season now over, the process will pick up again during the summer. Nothing is expected to be finalised before Arteta returns from holiday. But it is understood that there was positive progress during initial conversations, amid expectation within the Emirates that it is a case of when, not if, the 44-year-old renews. Despite this, there remains an air of caution at Arsenal , although club officials are fully focused on reaching a final agreement well before the start of next season. Sources have told BBC Sport the new contract, which is likely to be a minimum of three years, would be worth a major increase on his current wages. Arteta earns £10m a season, plus a further £5m upon Champions League qualification. His new contract would make him the highest-paid manager in England following Pep Guardiola's decision to leave Manchester City . Guardiola's deal was worth a minimum £20m a season. Arteta would move far closer to his compatriot's earning power. Recently, Arsenal co-chair Josh Kroenke made clear the club's intention. "Keeping Mikel around is an utmost priority and I think the good news for Arsenal fans worldwide is he's enjoying the project," said Kroenke. With that project centred around Arteta's influence, owners Kroenke Sports Entertainment know they will have to commit significant funds to ensure their manager stays on. And with Arteta's status at an all-time high, the Gunners boss

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Exciting times for Arsenal! Their pursuit of Rogers and Kroupi could invigorate the squad, while a new deal for Arteta could stabilize their leadership. Fans support is crucial as they navigate this exciting period!

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Ah, the joys of the Premier League. Just when you think youve got it all figured out, another team comes along and proves youre just a bunch of overpaid, underachieving dunces. Great job, Arsenal. Keep up the good work. Youre sure to win it all next season.

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Ah, Arsenals always looking to add firepower. But is it time to invest in their own manager? Artetas been a game-changer, but could a fresh perspective revitalize the team even more? #Gunners #ArtetaRevolution

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Excited to see Arsenal investing in their squad and leadership, but lets not forget the importance of fan support. A strong club needs a passionate fanbase to thrive. #Arsenal #Football

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Excited to see @ArsenalFC strengthening their squad! Their new deal with @MikelArteta is a big win for fans. Lets hope they keep winning and proving why theyre the best! #Arsenal #Arteta #PremierLeague #Football

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Ah, the Premier League can be a fickle beast. Its great to see Arsenal celebrating their hard-earned success, but its tough when others seem to thrive unexpectedly. Artetas got his work cut out to maintain that momentum. Lets hope he and his team can continue to grow and flourish together.

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Arsenal needs to focus on their own! Arteta is the man for the job, giving them a fighting chance in the league. New signings might bring in some star power, but its Arteta who makes them play like a team. Lets give him the contract he deserves! #ArtetaRise #ArsenalFC