Kallang: Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, stated his satisfaction with the club's signings in the current summer transfer window, but admitted that more work needs to be done.
The Gunners are on the verge of beginning their preseason tour, having finalized signings for Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard, and Noni Madueke. According to several rumors, Cristhian Mosquera and Viktor Gyokeres are close to finalizing deals.
Norgaard, Kepa, and Zubimendi are all members of the team. However, Madueke will return to training after a brief layoff following his transfer from bitter rivals Chelsea. Arteta believes their most recent signings have brought fresh excitement and dynamism to the club. He thanked the club for providing him with the essential support to make the necessary improvements in the squad.
It's like shaking the tree once more and introducing new people. They also bring fresh enthusiasm and vigor. We also signed some very crucial players. Again, everyone feels like their height needs to be raised, and that is exactly what we are attempting to do, Arteta told a news conference according to the club's official website.
Ideally, you want it (transfers) completed on preseason day one. We've done quite well thus far. I am extremely pleased with the club's assistance for the demands and improvements that we requested in the team, he said.
With the transfer window open until September 1, Arsenal has ample opportunity to evaluate their squad and make the required acquisitions. Arteta provided an update, stating that they still need to expand the depth and quality of the current team.
We are still looking because there is plenty of time left in the window. We are short on numbers, and we need to improve the depth and quality of the team. We are constantly searching the market, but in the meantime, I can focus on the players we currently have, work with them, and I'm quite happy with what I've seen so far in the first 10-15 days, he added.
Arsenal's Asia Tour will begin on Wednesday with a game against Serie A team AC Milan, which will help Arteta fine-tune his preparations for the Premier League season, which begins next month.
