Speaking during the Gunners' pre-season tour in the United States, Arteta stressed the importance of "upgrading in everything we are doing" to challenge for the Premier League title.

The impending arrival of Calafiori, a versatile defender capable of playing multiple positions, represents a significant step in Arsenal's summer transfer plans. While Arteta did not provide specific details on the deal, he acknowledged the club's efforts to strengthen areas of the squad lacking depth.

"We know there are certain positions that we want to improve and give the squad better resources, especially in terms of numbers where we are very short," he said. "We will try our best, but the main thing is to focus on falling in love with the players we have and make them better."

Additionally, there have been rumours of potential departures from the squad, including Emile Smith Rowe, Eddie Nketiah, and Reiss Nelson. However, Arteta remained coy on any potential outgoings, emphasising the importance of developing existing players.

Despite these absences, Arteta expressed confidence in his squad's depth and the plans in place to reintegrate returning players. He also highlighted the positive atmosphere within the camp and the players' eagerness to build on last season's progress.

With the new Premier League season looming, Arsenal's ambition to challenge for major honours is evident. Arteta's call for further improvement amid ongoing transfer activity indicates that the Gunners are determined to assemble a squad capable of competing at the highest level.