Arteta’s transfers will help Arsenal mount SERIOUS title challenge, says ‘confident’ club icon
Tom Hancock
- Updated: 4 Aug 2023 14:37 BST
- 3 min read
Legendary former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has backed the Gunners to seriously compete for the Premier League title this season after finishing second to Manchester City last term.
The Gunners have splashed the cash this summer – bringing in Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber for around £200m combined – and Wenger is delighted with how Mikel Arteta’s squad is coming together.
In an interview with the club’s official website, the Frenchman – who led Arsenal to all three of their Premier League titles – spoke about the transfer window and his excitement for the campaign ahead.
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Wenger said: “I feel that Mikel [Arteta] is doing well, making the right decisions, and having an organised team who, for me, can now challenge for the championship. We did it last year; let’s get over the line this year.
“I’m confident because last year with eight games to go, I always felt we would do it. We invested again a lot this year and strengthened the squad well, so overall, I’m very happy with the three signings. We have all the tools to do well and to challenge for the championship.”
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Despite their substantial outlay on new additions already, Arsenal aren’t likely to be done with their summer transfer business just yet.
David Raya could be the next new face through the door at the Emirates Stadium, with the Gunners reportedly trying to thrash out a deal with Brentford to sign the Spain goalkeeper as their new number one.
Some notable names could be on their way out before the window slams shut, too – among them Folarin Balogun, who is said to be on the radar of another London club, West Ham.
