It could be a defining summer for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta.
All matches have been suspended indefinitely and this could impact the start of the summer transfer window, a period where the Gunners will be hoping to complete the deals that help Arteta achieve success in his first full season in charge.
When matches do get back underway, the Gunners still have much to play for, with an outside shot at the top four and a FA quarter-final against Sheffield United to negotiate.
The future is certainly brighter than it has been for a while, but there are still major areas in need of improvement, including central midfield and centre-back.
There is no doubt that several players are likely to be sold in the summer, with some not part of Arteta's plans or already out on loan.
Shkodran Mustafi was close to leaving the club in January, but the Arsenal boss decided to keep the World Cup winner until the end of the campaign.
The decision has paid off, with Mustafi much improved in the heart of defence alongside David Luiz on occasions before Pablo Mari was brought into the side and impressed in his two starts against Portsmouth and West Ham.
But there has been interest in Mustafi from Italy and Turkey, and it would not be a surprise if he is sold, especially given Mari could be signed permanently from Flamengo, and William Saliba will return from his loan spell at Saint-Etienne.
The 27-year-old German could command a fee of around £13.5million, according to his valuation on TransferMarkt, which would be added to any funds given to Arteta in the summer.
Fellow centre-back Sokratis Papastathopoulos is also a potential candidate to be moved on, given his age. The Greece international turns 32 in June, and if his valuation of £16.2million were to be met, a bid is unlikely to be rejected by the Arsenal hierarchy.
Elsewhere, Sead Kolasinac enjoyed a brief renaissance under Arteta, but with his injury problems and high wages taken in consideration, plus the options of Kieran Tierney and emergence of Bukayo Saka, a sale would not be a surprise in the slightest.
Mohamed Elneny and Henrikh Mkhitaryan are both currently on loan at Besiktas and Roma respectively, and look certain to be moved on if buyers can be found.
Indeed, Roma want to turn Mkhitaryan's loan deal into a permanent one, head coach Paulo Fonseca has confirmed.
A deal taking the former Manchester United playmaker to the Stadio Olimpico could see the Gunners pocket a fee in the region of £10million. That was the figure which Forza Roma reported was rejected during the January transfer window.
The big conundrum for Arsenal lies with the future of captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The striker's contract expires in the summer of 2021, but Head of Football Raul Sanllehi has previously warned that key players will not be allowed to leave the club for free.
If a new deal cannot be agreed with Aubameyang, the Gunners could be forced to cash in on their prized asset to fund a replacement, rather than lose him for nothing.
Barcelona are interested in a summer move, whilst Manchester United have also recently been linked. There will not be a lack of interest in last season's Premier League Golden Boot winner.
If all those players were to be sold, that is a projected amount of around £158.87million, based on their total valuations.
The fees would fund new arrivals to supplement a squad boasting young, exciting talent like William Saliba, Gabriel Martinelli, Saka and Emile Smith Rowe, while talented players yet to reach their peak like Bernd Leno, Lucas Torreira and Nicolas Pepe will also likely make up Arteta's strongest first XI next year.
RB Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano remains a long-term target and a summer bid could be on the cards after reports claim the Frenchman is set on leaving the German club, although the Gunners will reportedly face competition from Barcelona, Manchester City and Bayern Munich.
Arsenal are also said to have opened talks about a potential £23million transfer for Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu.
The 19-year-old has been attracting interest from across Europe, with a contract that expires in 2023.
However, the Daily Mail report that the Gunners have opened talks about a potential move for the teenager, with technical director Edu identifying him as a priority signing for the summer.
Meanwhile, reports in Spain previously claimed Arsenal are interested in activating the £45m release clause of Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey.
The Ghanaian international has established himself as one of the most highly-rated central midfielders in Europe, after several excellent seasons at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Partey starred as Atletico beat reigning European champions Liverpool over two legs before the season was postponed, and has been touted as a long-term solution to Arsenal's central midfield problems.
Furthermore, his father has confirmed that talks over a summer transfer have commenced between the Gunners and the La Liga outfit.
football.london understands Arsenal are also eyeing Gent forward Jonathan David as a potential signing this summer.
David has scored an impressive 23 goals in 40 appearances across all competitions so far this season and is said to be high up on Arsenal’s wish list as long-term replacement for Aubameyang.
It could be one of the most exciting, and crucial, summer transfer windows for Arsenal in recent history. But can they raise the necessary funds to complete the business they need to? Only time will tell.
