Arsenal receive double transfer confirmation ahead of a massive week for Andrea Berta

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There remains less than a fortnight of the summer transfer window, and despite the work done so far to bring six players to Arsenal this summer, there is still a sense of incompletion about the Gunners' business. With news that Ebere Eze continues with talks over a move to Tottenham, there has been a growing sense of frustration.

The door to Arsenal is not completely closed, but there has been no movement from the red and white half of North London. football.londonunderstands that the renewal of Ethan Nwaneri’s contract did have a significant effect on the club’s pursuit of the player.

However, there is still a desire to do business, but the club are reliant on outgoings for several reasons. The first is to fall in line with UEFA Financial Fair Play.

While much has been made of the headroom Arsenal have when it comes to the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Regulations, with the club in the Champions League, they must abide by the organiser's rules. The club, football.london understands, always wish to work comfortably within these restrictions, and aim to remain self-sufficient and self-sustaining in their endeavours to compete for the biggest trophies.

Of course, whether fans agree is a separate matter. We have witnessed clubs come under scrutiny and, in some senses, face consequences for their spending from the authorities despite still picking up trophies along the way, seemingly unimpeded.

Do this and sign a seventh player this summer. Sales are, of course, a necessity, not just to comply but also because the squad remains so bloated.

Mikel Arteta needed to leave as many as seven senior players out of the matchday squad for the side that beat Manchester United 1-0. This was due to injury but predominantly to the number of players in the group, which, when including youngster Max Dowman, who travel but was not part of the matchday squad, reached 28.

Fabio Vieira, Karl Hein, Reiss Nelson, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jakub Kiwior, Albert Sambi Lokonga, and Leandro Trossard have all been linked with moves away from the club. There is a sense that this week is vital, and having these sales drag into next week will put immense pressure on the final moments of the Arsenal market.

Fans are expectant, even after so much business having already been done. With the performances of Gabriel Martinelli this summer on the left in particular and the signings made by their title rivals, an upgrade for the left wing feels paramount.

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