Arsenal face a battle to complete their priority squad business - including signing Bukayo Saka to a new contract - if they fail to qualify for the Champions League.
The Gunners are set to embark on a summer recruitment drive, with two new forwards, a centre midfielder and a right-back on Mikel Arteta’s wishlist.
Sportmail understands signing Saka to a new long-term contract has also been made a priority at the Emirates Stadium.
But there are emerging concerns that the task of improving the squad with their preferred options will hinge on which European competition they are playing in next season.