The Gunners boss has given the latest on the outgoings at the Emirates Stadium amid interest in the Brentford goalkeeper.
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The Gunners took a 31-man group on their pre-season tour of the United States which Arteta described as unsustainable. Granit Xhaka, Pablo Mari and Auston Trusty have all left the club this summer, but Arteta confirmed that more are set to follow.
“Well we’re in the process,” he said in his pre-match press conference ahead of their pre-match clash with Manchester City. “We’re working on a few things. We have to make a few decisions. There’s still time to do that.
“We’re very happy with the squad we have that’s for sure. As well we have to make sure we can share the minutes around the team to have a healthy competition in the squad and we’re working on that.”
football.londonunderstands that Burnley are in talks over a move for Albert Sambi Lokonga, while Nicolas Pepe could see his contract ripped up in order to facilitate a move to Besiktas. Cedric also has interest from teams in Portugal, Spain and England while Folarin Balogun and Nuno Tavares are available for the right price.
Matt Turner has also been the subject of interest from Nottingham Forest. It is understood that this could facilitate a move for Brentford’s David Raya.football.londonunderstands that advanced talks are ongoing with the Bees over a move the for Spanish ‘keeper who could provide competition for Aaron Ramsdale.
Arteta would not be drawn on Raya though. “No, no updates,” he said when asked for the latest on the Gunners’ pursuit of the 27-year-old who Brentford value at £40million.
