Arsenal vs Sheffield: Arteta gives updates on Aouar, Partey deals

Arsenal supervisor, Mikel Arteta, has mentioned there’s nonetheless nothing concrete on strikes for Houssem Aouar and Thomas Partey to affix his staff earlier than switch deadline day.

The Gunners are nonetheless in negotiations with Lyon for Aouar however have to this point fallen in need of their asking worth.

In addition they retain an curiosity in Atletico Madrid’s Partey as Arteta tries to bolster his midfield.

Lucas Torreira is believed to be on the verge of transferring to Atletico, whereas Sokratis, Matteo Guendouzi, Shkodran Mustafi and Sead Kolasinac are all attracting curiosity forward of subsequent week’s deadline.

However when requested of attainable incomings and outcomings, Arteta instructed a media convention on Friday: “I gives you an replace with any participant the second that now we have an replace to offer.

“In the mean time, sadly, there’s nothing concrete for any participant.”

On the possibilities of Aouar arriving, he added: ‘I’m very assured with what we try to do internally. The readability and assist I’m discovering from everyone on the membership to attempt to enhance the staff as we will.

“However most significantly as nicely, to get the fitting stability within the squad for now and the way in which we wish to evolve the squad sooner or later. So we’re all very a lot aligned. I’m afraid I can’t provide you with any updates or information.”