British media reported that former Arsenal captain Arteta has emerged as clear favourite to take over from Wenger.
'Barcelona are super favourites for this game and tomorrow everyone is already convinced that we have to be totally focused as a whole squad'
Atletico should have plenty of money available after talismanic striker Antoine Griezmann said last month he is to leave the club.
West Ham United capitalised on two mistakes from Arsenal's new goalkeeper Petr Cech to claim a surprise 2-0 victory at the Emirates and bring the Gunners' early Premier League optimism down to earth with a bump on Sunday.
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