Mikel Arteta faces double challenges: instant victory and long-term planning

Arsenal's current situation is indeed subtle. The bitterness of the second-place Premier League runner-up for three consecutive years made everyone understand one truth: it is not enough to have good results alone, and you must win the championship. The pressure Arteta faces is conceivable, after all, at this level, patience is limited.

From the perspective of transfer strategy, this short-term and long-term balance has always been a problem for top clubs. It really takes courage to buy a 17-year-old Greek young player Karechas for 40 million euros. But looking at Real Madrid's approach to buying Vinicius and Manchester City's hoarding of young players, long-term investment can often yield unexpected returns.

The key is that Arsenal cannot just focus on the present. The reason why Manchester City can maintain dominance is largely due to their early youth training system and young players reserves. Although Chelsea's performance has fluctuated, they are never ruthless in investing in young players, which has left countless possibilities for the future.

The most interesting thing is Hel Ende College. The rise of Envanelli and Lewis Skelly proves the value of Arsenal’s youth training, which is indeed a factor to consider. Will spending a lot of money to buy young foreign players undermine the enthusiasm of local youth training? This balance point is difficult to grasp.

After all, what Arsenal needs is a clear strategic plan. It is necessary to satisfy Arteta's desire for combat power, and to prepare for competition in five years. This tests not only vision, but also execution.