Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has spoken about the club's transfer activity, with the Gunners continuing to be linked with Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. Arteta confirmed that the club has identified targets and hopes to make progress imminently.
“A lot is happening,” Arteta said in an interview with the club's official media. “From ownership to the board, the sporting director and myself, we know that we want to take this club to a different level. That is going to require a better squad, better individuals.”
“We have identified where we have opportunities to grow and to improve and to evolve our game and what is going to be needed to achieve that. Hopefully very soon we can start to put things in a very concrete way.”
Newcastle United's Saudi owners have not intervened in the Guimaraes saga, despite claims of high-level talks. No official bids have been made for the Brazilian midfielder, though intermediary discussions have been reported.
Arsenal have made two signings so far this summer: goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer and forward Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34 million. The club has also been linked with Vinicius Jr, Morgan Rogers, Bradley Barcola, and Eli Junior Kroupi.
