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Ricky Charlesworth

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal still short of players as new transfer additions identified

Arsenal may have spent more than £120million already this summer, but manager Mikel Arteta has stressed a desire to increase that tally before the transfer window closes.

The Gunners have made five signings so far, including the arrival of Manchester City duo Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko for a combined £75million. Despite also having strengthened his midfield options with the purchase of Fabio Vieira and Marquinhos, as well as goalkeeper Matt Turner, Arteta is still on the lookout for further reinforcements.

Speaking after watching his side record an impressive 4-0 friendly win over London rivals Chelsea in Florida in their latest pre-season outing, Arteta said: "You can see we are still a little bit short in some positions for the way that we want to play but it is something that we are trying to address.

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