Mikel Arteta announced Arsenal's intention to make additional signings in the ongoing transfer market. The club has two potential friendlies lined up in Asia against AC Milan and Newcastle United. Arsenal includes new players such as Martín Zubimendi, Christian Nørgaard, and Kepa Arrizabalaga in their travel squad. Negotiations for Viktor Gyökeres are progressing, with an initial fee of €63m agreed, pending finalization of performance-related add-ons. Arteta emphasizes the urgency to enhance squad depth and expresses satisfaction with the team’s recent performance during preseason training.
Negotiations are ongoing over Gyökeres with sources telling ESPN the clubs have agreed an initial fee of around €63m but further conversations are required to finalise the details of around €10m in performance-related add-ons.
Arteta expressed the necessity to improve squad depth and quality, stating, "We are still short and have to improve the depth and quality of the squad. We are constantly looking in the market."
Arteta mentioned the excitement new signings bring to the team: "Bringing new faces, they bring new excitement, new energy as well. We signed very important players as well."
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