The Gunners lifted the Premier League trophy for the first time in 22 years, with London hosting a champions' parade; their penalty shootout defeat in the Champions League final did little to dampen the celebrations.
Real Madrid insiders are advocating prioritising a move for Arsenal's Declan Rice over Rodri or Chelsea's Enzo Fernández, with all three potentially commanding transfer fees in excess of £100m.
After ending a 22-year Premier League title drought, the Gunners are accelerating contract talks with Jurriën Timber and Declan Rice, while Andrea Berta has also settled on two main striker priorities for the summer transfer window.
Arsenal reclaimed the Premier League after a 22-year wait, with club legend Ian Wright urging the Gunners to go back-to-back. Alan Shearer singled out David Raya, Gabriel and Declan Rice as the three most reliable performers of the season.
The Premier League has unveiled 14 nominees for Manager and Player of the Season, with Carrick leading Manchester United's push for the managerial prize and Rice plus two other Arsenal players in the running for the player award.
Fernandes beat Rice to win the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year award after posting eight goals and 20 assists this season; controversy over the PFA vote and the Arsenal camp continues to simmer.
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry admits the Gunners are not yet on Paris Saint-Germain's level, while Wesley Sneijder predicts the final could be one-sided but does not rule out Arsenal nicking the trophy on the counter.
Carragher backs Arsenal to eliminate Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-final second leg, highlighting Rice dropping deeper as the core of their recent resurgence.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha placed Bruno Fernandes in his global top four and made no mention of Declan Rice, as debate in the English press over the Premier League's best player intensifies.
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