Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called on his club to approach the summer transfer window with serious intent, saying the squad must be "ambitious" as they look to compete at the highest level in Europe.

Arteta made the remarks after watching Paris Saint-Germain claim the UEFA Champions League title on Saturday, acknowledging the French club's impressive display and the standard it sets for Europe's elite.

The Spaniard's comments signal that Arsenal are not content to stand still. Having come close to competing for major honours in recent seasons, Arteta appears determined to close the gap on the continent's best sides — and he sees PSG's triumph as a benchmark rather than a barrier.

Arsenal have been among the more active clubs in the transfer market in recent years under Arteta, and his latest remarks suggest that approach will continue — if not intensify — as the club pushes for their first UEFA Champions League title.

PSG's victory in the final underlined just how far a club can travel when ambition is matched by investment and cohesion. For Arteta, it appears to represent both inspiration and instruction for what Arsenal must do next.