Arsenal’s boss Mikel Arteta eyes more signings this summer

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta is eyeing more signings at the club this summer. The Gunners are already approaching Sporting CP over a move for Viktor Gyökeres.

Arsenal will play friendlies against AC Milan and Newcastle United in Singapore before they will take on Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur on July 31 in Hong Kong.

New signings like Martín Zubimendi, Christian Nørgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga are part of the 30-man squad traveling with the team.

Asked specifically about Gyökeres, Arteta said: “I cannot comment on any player who is not part of our group yet. When we have something concrete to offer in any case to any player we will do that.

“There’s still a long time in the window. and we are seeking still, in terms of numbers, we are short and we have to improve the depth and quality of the squad. We are constantly looking in the market. Until that happens, focus on the players we have and focus on them and I’m very pleased with what I have seen in the last 10-15 days.

“It’s like shaking the tree again. Bringing new faces, they bring new excitement, new energy as well. We signed very important players as well. I think everybody feels that the heights have to go to different level and it’s what we are seeking.”

Arteta’s team are also targeting Valencia centre-back Cristhian Mosquera before the new season. The Gunners have finished in second place in the last three seasons in the Premier League and haven’t won any silverware in last five years despite being close.

“They are fully convinced [they can win something],” Arteta said. “The good thing is I don’t have to convince them. They know how good they are and how close we have been.

“At the end it is those details that make you make the next step which we all want. It’s just working on them and realising where they are.

“The basic things that we need to have throughout the season to put us in the best competitive opportunities and chances to have the biggest probability to achieve our goals. That is daily work. That is a responsibility in each individual as well.”

Arsenal will next take on AC Milan on Wednesday.