Arsenal transfer news: Gunners entering ‘crucial moment’ in summer window, admits Mikel Arteta
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners entering ‘crucial moment’ in summer window, admits Mikel Arteta

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Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal are entering a "crucial moment" in the transfer window but insists if no more signings are made it will not be through the want of trying. A deal for Atletico Madrid's Thomas Partey stalled some weeks ago, even though it is understood Lucas Torreira may soon move the other way on a season-long loan deal. Asked how big the next few days are for the club, Arteta replied: "I think it is a crucial moment, because the end defines the people, the players, the balance and the quality that you are going to have – probably for the rest of the season. Arteta sidestepped a question on whether he would be happy with his squad if there were no new signings made before the window closes, but he did defend Arsenal's approach to the transfer window as he works alongside technical director Edu to bring in the desired talent, with the transfer strategy fully supported by the club's owners.

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