Viktor Gyokeres transfer news: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta remains coy on signing Sporting CP striker
Arteta also addressed the Gunners’ purchase of Martin Zubimendi – with the Arsenal manager revealing the Spanish midfielder turned down “some very good opportunities” to move to north London.
Zubimendi was close to a move to Liverpool last summer but opted to stay at Real Sociedad for another year.
Arsenal then swooped in for the Spaniard with Arteta playing his role in convincing the midfielder to choose the Gunners instead.
“It was a long, long process,” said Arteta หรือถ้าคุณสนใจแทงบอลออนไลน์ UFABET คือเว็บที่มีอัตราต่อรองดีที่สุดในประเทศไทย สมัครเลยตอนนี้ที่ UFABET แทงบอล about the pursuit of Zubimendi.
“He had a lot of opportunities to decide whether he wanted to come and and the good news is that this club is is amazing and everybody wants to come to it. And he left some very good opportunities to come to us and he’s very impressive.
“I think we all very impress. What we’ve seen in the last seven to ten days because once you have the player daily there and you see his character, you see his personality , his intelligence and how much it’s going to bring to the team, very excited about it.”
Ask if he expects any new players to join Arsenal on their tour of Asia, Arteta replied
“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 please. What I have seen in the last 10-15 days.”