The Rob Holding transfer takes me nicely onto the scouting and youth departments of the club.

Wenger has, for the last year, been adamant that players brought up in the lower leagues can often possess qualities that a topflight player may never have had to develop.

Their fight and drive to get to the top often strengthens their resolve and mental fortitude. This was never more evident than Rob Holding’s bulging eyes and pulsing vein as he screamed in Diego Costa’s face in the FA cup final, as the youngster took the striker to task for his play acting.

This sort of mettle has been an unmined quality in recent seasons but I’m sure Wenger will be happy with how the youngster has reacted to stepping up.

Steve Rowley continues to head the scouting department with 12 scouts in the UK and several based across Europe and the Americas. One possible change in the scouting department is the promotion of Francis Cagigao, head of international recruitment, who was responsible for the signings of Cesc Fabregas, Hector Bellerin, Jose Antonio Reyes, Santi Cazorla and Alexis Sanchez amongst others. His continued success shows the benefit of continuity along with a consistency in identifying talent.

On balance it could be said that Arsenal have made steps in some areas whilst regressing in others.

With the potential of six title challengers next season, if Arsenal wish to compete they need to perfect their strengths and counteract their weaknesses.

A strong summer transfer market would go a long way in helping the club next season but changes are drastically needed, not least in the coaching department.

A director role, rumoured to be in discussion, may also aid the team in performing their jobs more adequately whilst weeding out any dead wood.