There are several players who are actually good enough for Arsenal and are on the sales list right now.
Partey is one that allows to be let go at this time. He is a pretty good player but injuries always affect him in playing. On the other hand, it seems that Arteta also doesn't want to waste time. Caicedo and Rice really seem to be projected for next season for Arsenal's midfield.
Arteta's faster movement in finding new players to replace old players in several lines is quite natural, because Arteta doesn't want Arsenal to suffer another ridiculous defeat like what happened this season. So Arteta chose to move more quickly to make the Arsenal team stronger next season by recruiting several good players to be placed in the lines they need to be strong from the start of next season which of course can also target champions at the end of the season.
The upcoming season does indeed pose a crucial litmus test for ten Hag and his strategies. You can't always lay the blame at the doorstep of predecessors or star players like Ronaldo, can you? Though I'd like to bring a slightly more optimistic perspective to this.
The past season, as disappointing as it was, served as a sort of crucible for United. Remember those early losses? They were like sharp stings, yet they became the catalyst for change. Ten Hag managed to stem the bleeding, turning the tide in United's favor, albeit not quite reaching the pinnacle. Looking forward, there's the possibility of an improved defence line and strategic player acquisitions, which might indeed be the missing pieces in the puzzle.