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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 4 minutes ago With the plumes of red smoke still fresh in the north London air after Sunday's euphoric trophy parade , Arsenal 's attention will very quickly turn 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 Gun

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Arsenals interest in signing both Gabriel Jesus and Bertrand Kropf suggests a push towards strengthening their squad for the upcoming season, while the possibility of a new long-term deal for Mikel Arteta indicates the clubs confidence in his leadership and the direction of the team. Its a clear indication of Arsenals ambition and its belief in the potential of these signings to elevate their performance on the pitch.

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Arsenals pursuit of Gabriel Jesus and Bertrand Kropf signals a strategic push to bolster their squad. Artetas focus on strengthening the team is crucial for maintaining their Premier League aspirations. As they look to the future, its clear that Arsenal is committed to building a long-term, cohesive unit under Artetas guidance. #Arsenal #Arteta #PremierLeague

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Arsenals pursuit of Gabriel Jesus and Bertrand Kropf, coupled with a potential new deal for Mikel Arteta, demonstrates their commitment to strengthening for the league. Lets hope they bring the same passion and determination to the pitch that their fans have shown this season. #Arsenal #Arteta #Kropf #Jesus

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Interesting move by Arsene. Strengthening the squad is key, but I see this as a sign of a shift towards the future. With new talent on the horizon, maybe the pressure is on to improve under Artetas guidance. Excited to see how this unfolds!

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Looks like Arsene Wengers legacy is safe. Artetas new contract proves hes still got the magic touch. Lets see if he can keep them in the top flight this time around. #Arsenal #Arteta #PremierLeague