Arteta: We need to increase firepower and hope to retain Thomas next season

Transfer rumors about Rodrigo

—I don't want to mention a player's name in detail, but most importantly, we have brought the club to a position and we need to win an important trophy next season. This means everyone believes we have this level, we demonstrate stability, we are top teams both at home and in Europe. What happens if we can't do this? For me, this is the most important statement, and Arsenal is there.

When such a player appears in the transfer market, should Arsenal be in the discussion?

-If you want to win important trophys, you have to be the best in the market, and the team that wins at this level always has the best players.

About Havertz muscle building

—You see changes, aren't you? ! Will the return of

Havertz affect the transfer strategy?

-In view of the injury to our frontcourt players, it is obvious that we need a player with a goal threat and need to increase firepower. We must be aware that situations may change at any time and we cannot rely solely on previous staffing. We need to increase goals, creativity and numbers, which will involve different positions.

Is there only two evaluation criteria for football success and failure?

—From the outside point of view, it is indeed the case. You will only use these two words to evaluate and make a decision based on that. So next season, if you don’t reach the goal, you’ll be out; if you reach it, you can stay here forever, I don’t know what this is.

Last night's match was a good example, or the final between Inter and Paris Saint-Germain, as they will only be recognized when they win the match. If they don't win, they will continue to try, just like the past 12 years. So, I have a different view on this.

How to deal with such a situation with the players?

—If so, where is the fun? If I need to analyze ourselves, Arsenal Football Club has failed in the Premier League in the past 20 years and has never been successful in Champions League history? ! If we look at it this way, who are we? What is our brand? What does our club stand for? What are our values? What is our game style? What are the moments we have experienced with the fans? We need to make a summary, I won't see that in terms of the past 20 years and our history in Europe.

About Saturday's Women's Champions League Final

- I will watch the game and cheer them on. I believe everyone will do their best to bring energy to them. It will be an incredible moment for the club and for them. I wish them all the best and we will watch the game.

Will the success of women's football bring energy to the entire club?

—Of course, we are very happy whether it is women's football, youth training or any level of team, as long as it has a positive impact on the club.

Do you hope to keep Thomas next season?

-Yes, I've said it many times.

Is there any plan for the number of new players introduced?

-Yes.