Arsenal are preparing for the biggest game of their season so far this evening, against Villarreal.
The Gunners take on Unai Emery's men at Estadio de la Ceramica tonight in the first of two Europa League semi-final legs, and they cannot afford to blow it with European qualification no longer realistic from the Premier League.
But as Mikel Arteta prepares his men for what will be an intriguing tie with the Europa League's form side so far this season, there is still plenty going on off the pitch.
Another pivotal transfer window is fast approaching for Arsenal, while Arteta may feel he still has work to do to secure his job having overseen a disappointing season in the Premier League, and Alexandre Lacazette is doing everything he can to secure a new contract.
Thankfully, our Arsenal correspondent Chris Wheatley covered all of that in his Q and A with supporters, and we have rounded up the key points from that below.
You can see the full Q and A here, but here are the highlights.
Transfer latest
Q . Is Emi Buendia still a option for Arsenal if the Odegaard deal fails, Also if Laca does leave will Arsenal bring in another striker such as Ivan Toney ?
A . Arsenal like Buendia and we reported about their interest as early as last December. However, with Norwich's imminent promotion to the Premier League I would expect him to stay unless a good offer comes in. Odegaard is certainly the priority along with the other positions I mentioned below.
Q . Any news on a potential addition in the midfield department? Such as bissouma, berge or anyone else?
A. Midfield is one area the club are looking to strengthen in, but it's clear that the priority positions are at right-back, left-back and attacking midfield. Bissouma is one possible target and we've reported previously that Arsenal would be his first choice destination in the Premier League, if he were to leave Brighton this summer.
Berge's transfer fee would be considerably lower with Sheffield United's imminent relegation, but he's not someone they've made an approach for to date.
Lacazette contract update
Q . What's the latest with Lacazette's future and are recent performances enough to warrant a new contract?
A . We're seeing similarities of how Aubameyang finished last season strongly to earn himself a new contract. There are several factors Arteta and Edu have to weigh up on this one. Lacazette's age, his market value and whether it makes sense to cash in now to avoid him letting his deal run down.
From a business perspective, it could make sense to offer him a one-year extension, but there is also the argument that he would be blocking the likes of Martinelli and Balogun, who are waiting in the wings behind him.
Arsenal could get a significant fee (£15-20m) if Lacazette finishes the campaign in fine form, and it might be a better decision to take the money and reinvest it in someone like Martin Odegaard instead.
Arteta's future
Q . What do you think about last date for Arteta to make something. Maybe end of the next season? Or you expect him out if he does not win EL?
A . With regards to Arteta's future, I believe the minimum expectation is that Arsenal qualify for European competition each season. He surpassed expectations last season by winning the FA Cup (and Community Shield) and right now the club are two matches away from a European final.
The Premier League campaign has seen inconsistent performances from many teams this season, including Arsenal, but there are many reasons for that. If Arsenal win the Europa League I wouldn't be surprised to see Arteta being offered a new contract.
