Overview

• Six summer signings have impressed in pre-season, highlighted by Martin Zubimendi’s partnership with Declan Rice and Viktor Gyökeres’s first Arsenal goal
• Mikel Arteta has signalled that further transfer activity will include both incoming reinforcements and departures to streamline his squad
• Arsenal reached a €63.5 million agreement with Crystal Palace for England midfielder Eberechi Eze, subject to final instalment terms
• The club submitted a formal £45 million offer to Atalanta for winger Ademola Lookman as it seeks additional attacking depth
• Sporting director Andrea Berta is driving negotiations on new arrivals while targeting sales of fringe players to meet Financial Fair Play requirements