Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has confirmed the club could still see players leave before the transfer window closes, while insisting the squad is currently in a good position ahead of the new season.
Speaking at his pre-Community Shield press conference, Arteta said Arsenal were prepared to explore opportunities in both directions as they seek to strengthen the squad.
“It’s always the case; there’s an opportunity there to go both ways, and we’ll have to see how the market responds and what we as a club can do,” Arteta said, according to a statement published on Arsenal’s website on Saturday.
The Arsenal boss said the transfer window provides an opportunity for clubs to assess their squads and make changes before the new campaign gathers pace.
“It’s a very exciting part of the season, when a lot of things happen,” he said, adding “I think you create excitement; there’s an opportunity as well to evolve. There’s also a good way to understand what every player is feeling.”
