Arteta: PSG are 'best in the world' but Arsenal must be 'very ambitious'

Mikel Arteta has called on the Arsenal board to be "very ambitious" in the upcoming transfer window as the Gunners look to move past the heartbreak of their Champions League final defeat. Despite securing a historic Premier League title this season, the north London side fell just short in Budapest, losing 4-3 on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain — a team the Arsenal boss conceded are the "best in the world." In the aftermath of the defeat at the Puskas Arena, Arteta said he would take a few days with his family before starting a review and that the club must make "very important decisions" to reach "another level." He warned that closing the gap to Europe’s elite will demand the club be "very, very ambitious, very fast and very smart." The club have already been linked with high-profile reinforcements, with reports suggesting that Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez is a primary target to bolster the frontline.

Arteta was gracious in defeat, praising Luis Enrique’s side and their control of the match.

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