Arsenal had more than 20 players on shortlist to capitalise on title win

Going into the summer transfer window as Premier League champions, hope spread eternal for Arsenal.

An opportunity to capitalise, encouraged by a sense at Emirates Stadium that their Competitors were in transition because of managerial instability.

If ever there was a moment to strike in recruitment, this was it.

The plans were ambitious: a shortlist with more than 20 players on it. They were targets at Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, even at Chelsea and Tottenham.

But as the window shut on Tuesday night, you could not escape the sense of unfulfillment - certainly from a section of supporters.

Arsenal's close season was one characterized by some unquestionable successes, but also riddled by difficulties and frustration.

Ahead of their home match against Chelsea on Sunday, BBC Sport details Arsenal's transfer window and whether manager Mikel Arteta, sporting director Andrea Berta and, perhaps most pertinently, owners Kroenke Sports Entertainment can deem their summer operation a success.

Source: BBC Sport Open RSS (Open Press / Translated Full Text)