Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationMirror FootballUnverified source· 18 Aug 2026
Arsenal CEO vows more signings if they improve squad
Arsenal have already spent big this summer, but the chief executive insists the door is still open for more.
Arsenal
team
Spending
£110m on Tzolis and Guimaraes
Signings
Bruno Guimaraes, Christos Tzolis, Piero Hincapie
CEO
Richard Garlick
What happened. Arsenal chief executive Richard Garlick said the club are open to more signings this summer, but only for players who would take the team forward.
- Arsenal have already signed three players this summer.
- Links to Vinicius Jr and Julian Alvarez appear unlikely.
- Garlick stressed new signings must improve the squad.
“It's players that are going to take Arsenal forward.”
— Richard Garlick
Arsenal aim to defend their Premier League title with more business possible before the window closes.
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