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LONDON. – Arsenal could strengthen their squad again before the transfer window closes, although manager Arsene Wenger may wait until after they have guaranteed a place in the Champions League.
The Gunners, who face Turkish club Besiktas in the first leg of their playoff round tie next Tuesday, have been busy, signing striker Alexis Sanchez, defender Mathieu Debuchy and keeper David Ospina, as well as recalling Costa Rica striker Joel Campbell after a loan spell.
Wenger said the mood in the camp has been “serene” but could still try and add to his resources before the end of August.
“Will I still do something? I don’t rule it out. Our finances are still healthy, but we want to go through in the Champions League group stages to do that,” Wenger told a news conference on the eve of today’s Premier League opener against Crystal Palace.
“Number-wise we are maybe a little short in some areas of the game but the depth of the squad is very good.”
“I’m happy with the players I signed, with their quality and their attitude,” added the Frenchman.
“There hasn’t been a massive change, but we signed Debuchy, Sanchez, Ospina and (Calum) Chambers, all of them have integrated well mentally into the team.
“We are not destabilised and I feel it’s a strong reinforcement of our squad.” – Soccernet.
Online Reporter