Mikel Arteta remains confident in Arsenal squad despite missing forward targets

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta defended his current squad on Friday after the club failed to sign a top-class forward during the summer transfer window. Despite missing out on targets including Morgan Rogers, Vinicius Junior, and Julian Alvarez, Arteta stated he is satisfied with the personnel at the Emirates Stadium. The club offloaded forwards Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus, and Gabriel Martinelli during the window, while welcoming new arrivals Bruno Guimaraes and Ezri Konsa. Piero Hincapie also returned to the club on a permanent deal. Arsenal prepares to host Chelsea on Sunday following an opening victory against Aston Villa. Injury concerns remain for Guimaraes and Cristhian Mosquera, while Jurrien Timber could return to the lineup for the first time since the Champions League final.

• 3:19 PMYahoo Sports — 'I love the players we have', insists Arsenal boss Arteta