Arsenal remain “actively looking at options” in the transfer market and could make further signings before the window closes, according to manager Mikel Arteta.
The Gunners have already spent around £190m this summer, bringing in Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard, Cristhian Mosquera, and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
“Let’s see what happens in the next few weeks,” Arteta said. “We are actively looking at options, and there are also a few players who might need to leave. We’ll be open to whatever comes.”
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Arsenal rounded off their pre-season with a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao, with new £64m striker Gyokeres opening the scoring, followed by goals from Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz.
Arteta praised the team’s display, highlighting Gyokeres’ instinctive finishing and Havertz’s quality strike. “We’re developing good connections with the new players,” he said. “Gyokeres has an incredible sense for movement, timing, and where the ball will land — it’s no coincidence he’s scored so many goals. He can pin both centre-backs, beat them one-on-one, and create space for others.”
Arteta also noted Arsenal’s shift towards a more direct style of play in pre-season, a change designed to complement Gyokeres’ strengths and provide the team with more attacking options.
