Mikel Arteta says still hope to make one more signing before the transfer window closes, claiming the club are still short on ‘firepower’ up front.
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The Gunners cruised to a 3-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday evening to make it three wins from three, lifting them to the top of the Premier League.
A brace from and a wonderful effort from William Saliba marked another impressive performance in front of goal with Arsenal netting nine times so far this term.
Summer signing Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martintelli have both scored twice so far this term Arteta has suggested he is eager for the club to bring in another goal-scoring option.
Asked if the club’s transfer policy changes at all given the club’s excellent start to the season, he said: ‘That doesn’t change. We know we are short, we have to add more firepower and we can do it.’
Nicolas Pepe was left out of the Arsenal squad for Saturday’s game with the club in discussions with Nice over a loan move for the Ivory Coast international.
report Arsenal’s chances of bringing in a new winger are likely to depend on Pepe leaving the club.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Arteta admitted Arsenal’s current transfer situation is ‘tricky’ but hopes to see another new addition arrive before deadline day on 1 September.
‘We will try until the end, the transfer window is tricky at the moment, we would like to do something else, but let’s see what we can do.’
Assessing Arsenal’s impressive win on the coast, Arteta said it was ‘still far’ from being perfect, admitting his side gave up too many chances to the hosts.
‘We had some very strong periods and were very efficient in the opponent’s half but in the second half we conceded too many chances for Bournemouth to put the ball in our box and then you’re going to suffer.
‘I’m proud because it’s not easy to come here and win 3-0 but there’s still obviously things to improve.’
Arsenal are back in action at home to Fulham next Saturday evening.
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