Mikel Arteta drops latest Arsenal transfer hint after pre-season victory | Football

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta (Picture: Getty)

Mikel Arteta suggested that Arsenal are still trying to do more transfer business before the window closes.

The Gunners wrapped up their pre-season preparations on Saturday with a routine 3-0 win over Athletic Club on the Emirates.

Big-money signing Viktor Gyokeres opened his account for Arsenal when he headed home a cross from fellow summer recruit Martin Zubimendi.

Noni Madueke also offered a brilliant cameo off the bench in his second appearance since joining from Chelsea earlier within the window.

The north London side have brought in six players – spending almost £200million in the method – but Arteta refused to rule out the potential of more signings in the approaching weeks.

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‘Let’s see what happens, when it comes to where the squad is in the subsequent few weeks,’ Arteta said post-match.

‘But, we’re actively taking a look at options.

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Summer signing Viktor Gyokeres got on the scoresheet in Arsenal’s final pre-season friendly (Picture: Getty)

‘As well, there are a number of players that, possibly, they’ve to depart as well. So, we can be open to see what happens.’

Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi who has a £68m release clause in his contract which expires initially of the Premier League season.

After a summer of heavy spending, Arsenal can have to sanction departures to lift the money needed to prise Eze away from Selhurst Park.

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Arsenal have been credited with interest in Eberechi Eze (Picture: Getty)

And Ray Parlour believes his former side could let go of Gabriel Martinelli or Leandro Trossard to make room for Eze.

‘Asked whether considered one of Trossard or Martinelli could be a suitable sacrifice for Eze, former Arsenal midfielder Parlour told Sports Mole: ‘Yes, I believe so.

‘Eze is a really impressive player; hugely talented and inventive, he can rating goals too.

‘He has excelled at Palace, he’s now within the England set-up and he looks like an Arsenal player,’ the three-time Premier League winner added.

‘He’s exciting to observe, got head on his shoulders and would excite the gang with the way in which he glides with the ball.

‘I believe he could be a fantastic addition to the squad, obviously.’

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