According to the British media outlet *The Mirror*, Arsenal, who have been runners-up to Manchester City in the Premier League for two consecutive years, are hoping for their first title in 20 years. Manager Mikel Arteta has been given permission to invest heavily in order to bring in the players the team needs.
However, Arteta was still very cautious in an interview: “We need to bring in players. To reach perfection in the Premier League, there are actually different standards. But what we have to do is connect the word ‘perfection’ with winning the Premier League title. We are currently considering every aspect that can be improved, every position, and this is where we are striving to upgrade.”
Although this is the case, Arsenal’s recent transfer activity doesn’t seem to be in a hurry. The rumored €50 million move for Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori has yet to be officially announced. Between the lines, you can also feel some of Arteta’s pain: “I don’t know if there will be any more players joining the team, but there’s still plenty of time. I think that’s something the board needs to consider more. When you’re so close (to signing a player), we obviously want to get the deal done, because we’re already so close.”
Media reports indicate that negotiations over Calafiori are ongoing, and Arteta has not provided a specific timeline for the official announcement.
Arsenal are currently in the United States for their preseason tour, where they will face Bournemouth, Manchester United, and Liverpool.
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