With the Theo Walcott contract standoff showing no signs of improving, Arsenal are desperate to ensure such problems do not arise again, especially with their British players, with the club set to agree new long-term deals for Jack Wilshere, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Aaron Ramsey.
Walcott could leave Arsenal on a free transfer at the end of the season, with the likes of Chelsea, the two Manchester clubs and Liverpool interested, along with Italian champions Juventus.
While there is still a feeling among the club that Walcott will eventually sign a new contract, Arsenal have also moved quickly to secure the futures of some of their other bright youngsters.
According to ESPN, Wilshere, who still has two-and-a-half years remaining on his current contract worth around £50,000, is set to earn himself a bumper payrise that will almost double his current salary and put him closer to the club's highest earners Lukas Podolski and Andrey Arshavin.
Despite all the media attention suggesting Arsenal are in crisis, there is a growing sense within the club that all is not as bad as it is being played out, with the team confident they can ride out the storm successfully.
Along with Wilshere, Oxlade-Chamberlain, who is yet another bright prospect at Arsenal, and Ramsey, suffering a difficult season, will sign on new deals.
Wenger has repeatedly said he is keen to build a British core at the club, and securing the players' futures will go a long way in ensuring just that.
Meanwhile, former Arsenal director Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith has hit out at majority shareholder Stan Kroenke, accusing him of having no passion for the club. Kroenke, dubbed "Silent Stan" for his lack of communication with the club's supporters, has had to ensure much criticism as Arsenal continue to tighten their purse strings, despite making a neat profit every year.
Bracewell-Smith, who incidentally sold her shares to Kroenke and is an honorary vice-president, voiced her opinions on Twitter.
"If making money was the motivating factor, surely there are better ways," she wrote.
"Football is a business of passion and SK has no passion for AFC.
"(Kroenke) shows he cares very little. Why he wanted to be part of AFC I do not know."
