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Mikel Arteta smiled in response to a question about Vinicius Junior on Saturday, before insisting that Arsenal have big ambitions for the remainder of the transfer window. Following Arsenal’s 4-1 pre-season win over Girona on Saturday, Mikel Arteta was asked about the club’s transfer plans for the remainder of the summer window. The questioning began with a cheeky attempt to get the Arsenal boss to comment on the links to Vinicius Junior, with one reporter asking: “When’s Vini joining?” Arteta only smiled in response, declining to answer, but he did then comment more generally on Arsenal’s strategy for the final month of the window. “We are really active, trying to improve and evolve the team, that’s clear,” Arteta said. “We expect to have movements in the next few weeks, obviously, because we want to get better like anybody else. You just can see the transfer market and our opponents. “What we are doing, we won’t sit still. We are very ambitious, what we want to do.” According to reports, Arsenal are expected to complete the signing of Bruno Guimaraes in the coming days, and they’re clearly very much hoping that Vinicius will follow. Unfortunately, that one is not as much in Arsenal’s control, with the decision ultimately resting with the Real Madrid man and his club. The Gunners are also looking to sign a centre-back to cover for William Saliba’s injury absence over the next few months, but the identity of their primary target isn’t currently known. - Barcelona join Real Madrid in race for Manchester City signingFC Barcelona have joined the race to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with Real Madrid failing to reach a deal for the 30-year-old. - Mikel Arteta praises 32yo after his Arsenal transfer exitMikel Arteta has praised Christian Norgaard’s contribution to Arsenal, despite the midfielder only spending a year with the Gunners in the end. - Bellerin has kind words for Arsenal after Real Betis friendlyHector Bellerin was gracious in victory after Real Betis’ friendly win over Arsenal on Wednesday night, admitting he’s been counting down the days to this game. - Arsenal & Arteta ‘very upset’ by Real Betis friendly defeatMikel Arteta has suggested that he and his Arsenal players are very unhappy at their performance against Real Betis, even if it was only a friendly. - Arteta provides worrying injury update on Arsenal 19yoMikel Arteta has provided a worrying update on Arsenal youngster Louie Copley, with the player seemingly suffering a knee injury against Real Betis.