Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has indicated that the Premier League champions expect to make additional signings in the coming weeks as they prepare to defend their first English top-flight title in 22 years.

The Gunners recently secured a 4-1 win over La Liga side Girona in a friendly match, with newly acquired forward Christos Tzolis scoring during the game. Arsenal have already signed goalkeeper Illan Meslier and forward Tzolis, while defender Piero Hincapie has joined permanently after a loan spell last season at the Emirates.

Despite transfer rumors linking Arsenal with Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimaraes and Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr, Arteta declined to comment on these reports following the friendly.

“We expect to have movements in the next few weeks, obviously,” Arteta said, emphasizing the club's intent to strengthen the squad. He added, “The margins are very small because we want to get better and the level is going to increase.”

The club’s proactive approach reflects their ambition to maintain competitiveness in the Premier League and beyond.

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