Arteta: Arsenal still pushing for more signings
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- Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are actively seeking more signings to improve squad quality and depth, emphasizing the club's clear intent to strengthen before the window closes
- Arsenal completed the £75m signing of Bruno Guimaraes, who made his debut as a half-time substitute in a 1-1 friendly draw against Como
- Arteta acknowledges the challenge of finding high-impact players, noting only a small pool of available talent can push the team forward at their level
- Arsenal remain interested in marquee attackers Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid and Bradley Barcola of Paris Saint-Germain as they continue search for firepower
- Myles Lewis-Skelly scored in the friendly against Como and made a heart gesture to fans, amid speculation linking him with Chelsea and Manchester United
- Arteta declined to address Lewis-Skelly’s future directly, calling player speculation a sign of success and praising the teenager’s consistent pre-season performances
Why it matters: Arsenal’s pursuit of elite attacking talent like Alvarez and Barcola signals ambition to sustain title challenges, but limited availability at the top end of the market increases pressure on recruitment to deliver impact quickly. The club’s inability to secure Vinicius Junior or Morgan Rogers raises stakes for remaining deals.
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