The Premier League champions have already made significant signings, including Bruno Guimaraes, Piero Hincapie, Christos Tzolis, and Illan Meslier. Guimaraes' £75million transfer is one of the most high-profile signings of the summer, with Tzolis brought in to replace the recently departed Leandro Trossard. Arsenal hold a long-standing interest in Paris Saint-Germain's wantaway winger Bradley Barcola, but Liverpool remain frontrunners to sign the France international.
Garlick's comments suggest that the club are still looking to add to their squad, with Arteta hoping to complete one more deal before closing the door on incomings. The Arsenal CEO believes that player trading is now a natural part of the game, with most clubs embarking on player trading. He also praised the club's big squad, stating that they will look at what's best for their squad, which may involve some players leaving and others coming in.
Myles Lewis-Skelly, an academy graduate, has been linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium this summer, having been offered to rivals Chelsea and Manchester United. However, Garlick has heaped praise on the versatile star, claiming that the club want to keep hold of their best players. Lewis-Skelly has impressed in pre-season, starring in the Gunners' comfortable Community Shield victory over Manchester City on Sunday.
Another player linked with a move away from the club this summer is Gabriel Martinelli, who recently turned down a move to Galatasaray. The Brazilian could still end his adventure with the Premier League champions before the end of the transfer window after seven years at the club. Garlick admits seeing players depart is always difficult to endure, but believes that player trading is now a natural part of the game.
Arsenal will continue to explore opportunities to add to their squad, with Garlick stating that they will look to take advantage of any opportunities that arise in the remaining two weeks of the transfer window.