Arsenal have been busy in the transfer market and will have several new faces in their squad when they start their Premier League season at Manchester United on Sunday, 17 August.
The Gunners have already signed winger Noni Madueke, midfielders Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard, and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. They are also working to complete transfers for striker Viktor Gyokeres and young defender Cristhian Mosquera.
Zubimendi is one of the most highly rated defensive midfielders in Europe.
Premier League champions Liverpool tried to sign him last season, and he played a crucial role in the Euro 2024 final as a half-time substitute as Spain beat England.
Alongside him, Arsenal have brought in midfielder Norgaard from Brentford to provide experience now Jorginho and Thomas Partey have departed.
Madueke is seen as ideal back-up for Saka, but also someone who can play on both wings, challenge Martinelli for his position, and continue developing his own game.
“I think the players that came will help us out a lot,” Gabriel said.
“The club is doing what is best for the players and the manager. They are definitely doing their best to bring the best players that can help us, but we have to focus on what we can do out on the pitch.
“The players that are here are doing that. We are strong and we are getting stronger with these new players.
“Definitely, it excites me. We want to have the best players. To be in the dispute for titles, you have to have the best players.”
Arsenal will hope the expected arrival of Gyokeres from Sporting will bring goals, with the Swede having scored 54 in 52 games last season.
Gabriel has played against Gyokeres, and mimicked the forward’s celebration after scoring in Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Sporting in November in the Champions League.
“We all know he is a great player, but he is a Sporting player not an Arsenal player,” Gabriel said.
“Playing against him last year was a challenge. He is great and had a great season. About the celebration, it is something I can’t talk about right now.”
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