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VIDEO: 'Not part of our group yet' - Mikel Arteta all smiles as he drops hint on Arsenal's drawn-out transfer pursuit of €70m+ Viktor Gyokeres

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<p>Arteta refused to provide much information on the club's pursuit of Gyokeres amid rumours that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/twist-viktor-gyokeres-transfer-saga-man-utd-hijack-arsenal-deal-very-close-to-70m-plus-agreement/blt8b0816a1ecd4e729" target="_blank">Manchester United could hijack the move</a> at the last moment after agreeing to match Sporting CP's €70 million (£60.6m/$81.4m) demands up front. He did, though, tellingly say the attacker was not part of the squad "yet".</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>When asked about Gyokeres' arrival, the Spanish coach said: "I cannot comment on any player who is not part of our group yet. When we have something concrete to offer in any case to any player, we will do that."</p><p>Arteta also revealed that the Gunners are still active in the transfer market as he added: "There’s still a long time in the window, and we are still seeking. In terms of numbers, we are short and we have to improve the depth and quality of the squad. We are constantly looking in the market. Until that happens, focus on the players we have and focus on them and I’m very pleased with what I have seen in the last 10-15 days."</p>

WHAT ARTETA SAID ABOUT GYOKERES

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"Gyokeres? I cannot talk... yet!" ⏳ <br><br>"We are short and have to improve the quality of the squad!" 😬<br><br>Mikel Arteta's FIRST press conference of the new season in Singapore 🇸🇬 <a href="https://t.co/bMrv2SP03O">pic.twitter.com/bMrv2SP03O</a></p>— Hayters TV (@HaytersTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/HaytersTV/status/1947168248878784671?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>The English side will play their first pre-season friendly of their Asia tour on Wednesday as they take on Serie A giants AC Milan. After that they have games against domestic rivals Newcastle and Tottenham.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

VIDEO: 'Not part of our group yet' - Mikel Arteta all smiles as he drops hint on Arsenal's drawn-out transfer pursuit of €70m+ Viktor Gyokeres | Goal.com

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta dropped a hint on the club&apos;s pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres as the Premier League giants reached Singapore ahead of their pre-season preparations. The Gunners have been linked with a move for the Swedish striker since the start of the summer transfer window but they are yet to agree on a deal with Sporting CP on the transfer fee.

VIDEO: &apos;Not part of our group yet&apos; - Mikel Arteta all smiles as he drops hint on Arsenal&apos;s drawn-out transfer pursuit of €70m+ Viktor Gyokeres

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