Arsenal still 'looking at options' after £190m spending spree – with Mikel Arteta talking transfer plans ahead of Premier League title challenge

Arsenal have already spent £190m ($256m) in the summer transfer window, but Mikel Arteta admits they are "looking at options" before the deadline.

• Gunners have spent big in summer window
• Seen Gyokeres register first goal for the club
• More comings & goings possible at Emirates

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Gunners are aware that they need to invest heavily after seeing Premier League rivals do likewise – with reigning champions Liverpool enjoying a lavish spending spree of their own, while Manchester rivals City and United have worked hard on bolstering their respective ranks.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard, Cristhian Mosquera and Kepa Arrizabalaga have all arrived at Emirates Stadium. They have strengthened a squad that is hoping to mount a title challenge in 2025-26.

• WHAT ARTETA SAID

  Arteta has hinted at more business to come, with the Spaniard telling reporters on the back of a 3-0 victory over Athletic Club in the annual Emirates Cup: "Let's see what happens, in terms of where the squad is in the next few weeks. But we are actively looking at options. As well, there are a few players that, maybe, they have to leave as well. So, we will be open to see what happens."

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  Prolific striker Gyokeres, who was acquired for £64m ($86m) from Sporting, opened his goal account against Athletic Club and Arteta believes a more direct style will play to the Swedish star’s strengths. He added: "That's his nature. I think everything that he does – his movement, the way he times his runs, the way he predicts the next move, where the space can be and where the ball is going to land – that's the instinct that he has.

  "That's why he's scored so many goals in the last few seasons, so that's not a coincidence, it's his ability and he's constantly looking for it. I think he pins both centre-backs. He's a player that, when you leave him with the space one against one, he's going to destroy you. So he's going to create a lot of space as well for us and there is the moment that, in any situation, there is a player there that can score a goal."