Mikel Arteta targets transfer market additions following Arsenal victory at Aston Villa
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 11:03 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta plans to shift his focus to the transfer market after his team defeated Aston Villa 1-0 at Villa Park. Bukayo Saka provided the winning goal in the second half of the Premier League contest. This result gives the defending champions two victories from their first two matches. With the transfer window set to close at 11 pm on Tuesday, Arteta expressed a desire to increase squad depth to support the club's participation in four competitions. Arsenal has been linked with a potential move for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez. Meanwhile, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery stated he does not expect further player movement following a period of significant squad changes.
- •Arsenal defeated Aston Villa 1-0 at Villa Park.
- •Bukayo Saka scored the winning goal in the second half.
- •The transfer window closes at 11 pm on Tuesday.
- •Mikel Arteta aims to sign an additional striker before the deadline.
- •Unai Emery expressed satisfaction with Aston Villa’s summer transfer business.
- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Arteta expects Arsenal to be active on transfer deadline day
"Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will turn his attention back to the transfer market after seeing his side make it two wins out of two with a 1-0 Premier League success at Aston Villa. Bukayo Saka's second-half strike was enough for the defending champions to shade a tight contest at Villa Park.
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