Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta dispensed his familiar cloak of ambiguity to confirm that the Gunners were not only “actively looking” at signing more players but are also planning to offload “a few” members of the current squad.

Arsenal brushed aside Athletic Bilbao 3-0 in a preseason clash as new signing took centre stage with valiant effort.

Arteta, however, has refused to rule out more players coming through the door and Arsenal retain an interest in Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze. Players could also leave Emirates Stadium before the window closes, with the likes of Albert Sambi Lokonga and Reiss Nelson among those looking for new clubs.