Mikel Arteta coy over Ezri Konsa and Jarell Quansah links amid Arsenal injury woes

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“We have detected some areas that they can be a strength in, that is what we are trying to do."He also noted that Arsenal’s transfer activity may not be limited to incomings, opening the door to potential departures in the coming fortnight, with the likes of Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Fabio Vieira all linked with moves away."It's a very exciting part of the season as well,” he said. Mikel Arteta wants to do as much as he can to ‘improve the squad’ in the coming fortnight (Getty)“There is a good way to understand what every player is feeling and we are trying to do maximum to end up in the next 13-14 days in the best possible condition to compete for every possible competition."It is always the case, there is an opportunity to go both ways [players out and in], we have to see how the market responds and what as a club, we can do.”Arteta also provided an update on the injuries to Timber and Saliba, indicating that the Dutchman was making good progress while the Frenchman is dealing with “a more long-term injury.”"Jurrien [Timber] is progressing really well,” he said.

“He is on the pitch, we are ramping up now, the volume and the load. I think he is in a good trajectory but there is still a few weeks to go.Jurrien Timber is ‘progressing really well’ in his recovery (Getty)On whether Timber will return before the September international break, Arteta added: "I don't know, we will have to see.

See how he progresses from there."It has been a long-term issues and right now we want to make sure every step we take is the right one. He feels right to do that, He is such an important player for us."