The reshaping of the Arsenal squad is just one of the adaptations Arteta is making in his quest to end Arsenal’s wait for silverware. “The only thing that (the players) were talking about at the end of last season and the first day through the door is, ‘OK, how are we going to be better? How are we going to do more?’,” he said.

Mikel Arteta is still hoping to add Viktor Gyokeres, although negotiations for the Sporting star have given Arsenal a headache. Arteta has given his verdict on the state of the current squad and what it could mean for the remainder of the transfer window.

Mikel Arteta wanted Arsenal to have wrapped up a move for Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres before pre-season began.

Arsenal were too predictable at times last season. This summer's recruitment should give Arteta more flexibility and unpredictability

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has defended the club's continued signing of players from Chelsea, including Noni Madueke and Kepa Arrizabalaga this summer.

Granit Xhaka is the latest name linked with a move to Sunderland AFC, as Regis Le Bris continues to ready the Black Cats for their first season back in the Premier League in almost a decade

Arteta spoke of his 'excitement' at the four signings Arsenal have made during pre-season but says more additions are needed.

Arsenal are in the process of building a squad that they think can help them get to the next level - winning trophies regularly. Mikel Arteta has brought Martin Zubimendi and Noni Madueke to the club,