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.

Arsenal are pushing to complete a deal for Sporting Lisbon frontman Viktor Gyokeres with talks ongoing as Mikel Arteta looks to land the striker he's been after

Mikel Arteta said he was happy that Arsenal had signed a number of top-quality players in the early stages of the transfer window, and that they had given the Premier League club impetus to raise their level in the coming season.