Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationFootball.LondonUnverified source· 15 Aug 2026
Arteta happy with Arsenal's ambition but wants more
Arsenal have spent over £150m this summer, yet Arteta still eyes more signings.
Mikel Arteta
coach
Club
Arsenal
Spend
Over £150m
Signings
Bruno Guimaraes, Christos Tzolis, Illan Meslier, Piero Hincapie
Needs
At least one more forward and a defender
What happened. Mikel Arteta expressed happiness with Arsenal's transfer ambition but hinted at wanting more before the window closes.
- Arteta praised the club's ambition and squad.
- Arsenal have already invested heavily in new players.
- Arteta stressed the need to do things 'our own way'.
“I am really happy with the squad, the players that I have and I am really happy with the ambition of the club.”
— Mikel Arteta
Arsenal remain active in the market with targets still to be addressed.
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