Arsenal 1-0 won their first pre-season friendly against AC Milan in the Singapore Festival of Football. Arsenal won the 90-minute tie with a 1-0 scoreline, with the only goal scored by Bukayo Saka. But both teams went for a penalty shootout, where the Rossoneri came out on top with a 6-5 score. Arsenal rolled out almost all of their new signing onto the pitch. However, in the post-match conference, Arteta held that the Gunners are still not done in the transfer market. Even after adding significant names with the likes of Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi, Kepa, Christian Norgaard, Cristian Mosquera, and lastly Victor Gyökeres. The Gunners boss Arteta has stated that Arsenal are still not yet done with signing players in the summer transfer window. Stating that the team needs further reinforcements to add to their squad depth. In order to fight strongly in the UCL and PL.
Why does Arteta want more signings?
While the Gunners are very active in the summer transfer window. They have already made several signings ahead of the next domestic season. With these already completed, Arsenal have reportedly crossed more than £ 200 million. But they are still not done yet, with director Edu and manager Arteta hinting at more arrivals at the Emirates. The Gunners boss, while making several signings, wants more players to play for the North Londoners. He has stated that he is happy with all the new signings, and from this recent pre-season game. He focuses on building a squad ready to fight and win. Even if the squad faces injuries or suspensions to some of the key players. The team needs further reinforcements to add and increase their squad depth. In order to fight strongly in the UCL and the PL.
Target and squad gaps for Arteta:
In the hunt for more players for the North Londoners in this summer’s transfer window. The Gunners are already eyeing a few players ahead of the new season. Arsenal is already monitoring the situation of Eberechi Eze and Rodrygo to add to their team. While the Gunners have already contacted the situation of Eze to Crystal Palace, they have not yet submitted a formal offer for the player. The situation regarding Rodrygo from Real Madrid is still not yet confirmed for the Gunners. The Gunners have already made some exits, taking the examples of Thomas Partey, Jorginho, Tomiyasu, and Kieran Tierney. The Gunners are now in search of an attacking midfielder and a winger to add depth to the team. Adding such talents is necessary for the team. So that the team does not become completely dependent on some of the key players.
Summer transfers so far for Arteta:
The Gunners in this transfer window have gone for their needed target. At first, acquiring Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad. Then, getting Kepa, Norgaard, and Noni Madueke. Now they have officially announced the signing of Cristian Mosquera from Valencia. According to reports, the Gunners have also secured Victor Gyökeres from Sporting CP. In order to make them stronger going into the next season. These signings will act as perfect reinforcement for the Gunners and aid their starting XI. With these new signings, the Gunners have also secured some new talent for the team with some new deals.
Author’s opinion:
Till now, Arsenal have made some very impressive signings in the transfer market. But they are not satisfied with only these; they want to complete some more signings. The Gunners will currently look forward to their pre-season tour in Singapore. They will face Premier League rivals Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur in Singapore.
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