Arsenal are targeting Rafael Leao and Morgan Rogers to upgrade their attack after the Champions League final.

Following the dramatic defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, manager Mikel Arteta has identified Morgan Rogers and Rafael Leao as two key targets to upgrade Arsenal's attack, transforming the Gunners into a true attacking machine.

Mikel Arteta is currently spending time relaxing with his family in Mallorca, Spain. The beautiful beaches there are the ideal place for him to temporarily forget the painful penalty shootout defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the recent Champions League final. However, for a football-obsessed strategist, these days off are really just a quiet period for him to analyze the defeat with his colleagues.

Concerns arising from statistics in Budapest

From the outside, Arsenal seemed to need little change. They had just won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years and came close to conquering Europe. However, the statistics from the final in Budapest revealed a worrying reality about the gap between them and the true giants.

In Budapest, Arsenal only controlled the ball 24.7%, the lowest percentage for a team in a Champions League final since the 2003/04 season. This was also the lowest figure in Arteta's era when the team played with 11 men. The entire Arsenal team only completed 196 passes, while PSG midfielder Vitinha alone made 141 passes. Arteta could argue that he didn't want to play a deep defensive game, but the reality is that PSG completely dominated and forced the Gunners to retreat.

The contrast between a solid defense and an attack lacking creativity.

On their Premier League title-winning campaign, Arsenal secured 14 victories with a margin of just one goal. Constantly playing on the edge of a game like that can be very costly, no matter how resilient the defense. Clearly, while Arsenal's defensive system is world-class, their attack has yet to reach a comparable level.

Arsenal need more game-changing quality players instead of just relying on squad depth. Last summer, the club spent £180 million on Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke, and Viktor Gyokeres, but all three were benched in the most important match of the season. To truly elevate their game, Arteta needs wingers capable of deciding matches with moments of individual brilliance.

Morgan Rogers and Rafael Leao: Pieces that will upgrade an ambitious team.

Two top targets quickly emerged in Arteta's plans. The first was...Morgan RogersFor Aston Villa, Rogers possesses physical strength, speed, and the ability to play flexibly on both wings and in the center. He has proven his ability to create breakthroughs in the Premier League and is considered a modern attacking player well-suited to a high-pressing philosophy.

The second name is more explosive:Rafael LeaoThe AC Milan star has just announced his desire to seek a new challenge. His exceptional qualities, dazzling dribbling ability, and blistering speed are exactly what Arsenal are lacking to break down the deep defensive blocks of their big opponents. Leao's arrival promises to bring new life, making Arsenal's playing style more unpredictable.

Arteta has stated that Arsenal must be "extremely ambitious" if they want to maintain their leading position and conquer Europe. Important decisions will be made in the coming weeks. Fans expect the board to continue spending heavily so that Arteta can add more flair to the current steel foundation. It's time for Arsenal to not only crush opponents with resilience, but also to know how to finish matches with top-class attacking prowess.