Mikel Arteta revealed he has given Arsenal’s hierarchy his plans for the summer transfer window.
The Gunners will be playing in Europe next season after beating Chelsea in the FA Cup final on Saturday.
And with extra money in the coffers, Arteta says it is now on the club to help realise his plans.
“They know everything, I present everything to them: my vision, what my plans are, why I want to do it,” he said, via football.london.
“Then all together we will try our best to be in the best possible position when we start the new season.”
Asked about the financial pressure resting on Saturday’s game, Arteta continued: “I didn’t want to add too much pressure to the players.
“I know how important it was, it was very important because we need to be in Europe. It’s a must for our club as well financially because it’s a big step forward to allow us to do more things in the future and have a better structure financially at the club as well.
“I’m very pleased for both the team winning the trophy and having the option to play in Europe.”
Arsenal are setting in motion their transfer plans this summer after their FA Cup win and are reportedly eyeing up highly-rated Sevilla centre back Diego Carlos.
Arteta is outlining his top transfer targets and according to The Telegraph, Arsenal are one of a number of Premier League clubs interested in Brazilian defender Carlos.
However, the report details that Arsenal would have to negotiate a fee with Sevilla, with Carlos’ £68million release clause out of their price range.
Sevilla could accept less, with a fee of £54.5m reportedly mooted by the LaLiga club, but even that would represent a significant outlay.
Arteta wants Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey, and the club have a long-term interest in Chelsea forward Willian, whose contract is set to expire.
Arsenal are interested in Barcelona forward Philippe Coutinho but financing a deal for the former Liverpool star could prove difficult. They also want to extend midfielder Dani Ceballos’s loan from Real Madrid.
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