Arteta confirms Arsenal active on transfer deadline day targeting Alvarez

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed the Premier League champions will be active on today's transfer deadline day, with the summer window closing at 11pm tonight. Arteta specifically mentioned seeking attacking depth, linking Arsenal with a move for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez. So far, the Gunners have only signed Ezri Konsa, Bruno Guimaraes, and Christos Tzolis to bolster the first team. Arteta explained he had been disconnected from the world for 24 hours to focus on the match but is now fully engaged in transfer pursuits. He emphasized the squad needs more depth as Arsenal will compete in four competitions this season. The manager stated: 'I said, we are trying to improve the squad, and until tomorrow night we’re going to try to do that.' This deadline day activity comes as Arsenal aim to maintain their title challenge across multiple fronts.

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