Why Arsenal may still seal Holding, Lokonga & Pepe deals after transfer deadline
Arsenal are working hard on getting players out of the club, but Edu could still be active after the English transfer window slams shut on September 1st
It's been a busy summer for Arsenal so far. David Raya, Jurrien Timber, Declan Rice and Kai Havertz have all arrived for a combined fee north of £200million. Despite their impressive work when it comes to incomings, it seems as though the Gunners' primary focus is set to be sales.
They have already had a busy week on that front. Kieran Tierney left to join Real Sociedad on loan on Sunday, while Folarin Balogun's £34.3million move to Monaco was confirmed on Wednesday night. Nuno Tavares meanwhile is set to join Nottingham Forest for the remainder of the season very soon.
Mikel Arteta has already stated his opposition to the disruption that the extended summer window in Saudi Arabia could cause sides in the Premier League. "No, because it is a competitor now," he said when asked if it was fair that the Saudi window closed later than in England. "No, I think we have to change that."
Despite his opposition to that, though, the Spaniard admitted that Arsenal could be willing to sell a player after the English window closes if the right offer were to come in. "Well, the principle would be that (the Gunners would not sell) but I cannot make the decision for the club," he added.
"It is a lot of people involved in that process and they would have for sure a say, the ownership, would do the same. It would be on the table like with any offer and you have to look at it. The only thing I’m saying is it’s not ideal because they are a competitor."
There remains a possibility that Arsenal could bring someone in before the window closes if they are able to secure some important exits. This
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