Arsenal Pre-Season Squad Movements and Prospects

Arsenal's pre-season has been marked by significant player movements and mixed performances. The Gunners have signed Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna for €42 million, a move praised by captain Martin Odegaard who is confident in Calafiori's quality and versatility. Concurrently, Eddie Nketiah is likely to leave for Marseille, who have increased their offer to £17 million. Arsenal's pursuit of new forwards continues as they eye Napoli's Victor Osimhen and Manchester City's Julian Alvarez, with both players potentially strengthening their attack. Despite a 2-1 pre-season loss to Liverpool, manager Mikel Arteta remains optimistic about the team's readiness for the upcoming season.