Arsene Wenger insists the club’s transfer dealings are not yet done (Picture: Getty)

Arsene Wenger insists he is still looking to bring in some new faces to Arsenal this summer, despite the club’s transfer dealings appearing to have ground to a halt.

The Gunners have only signed French youngster Yaya Sanogo since the end of last season, despite being linked to a host of players across the globe including Bernard, Gonzalo Higuain and Luis Suarez.

But boss Wenger says he is still looking to make signings, but has told Arsenal fans his current squad would be capable of challenging even without further additions.

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‘We are still working on improving our squad, but we have a base of young players who get a chance here, who started in the Premier League, like (Wojciech) Szczesny, Jenkinson, (Alex Oxlade-)Chamberlain, (Jack) Wilshere, (Aaron) Ramsey, (Theo) Walcott – that is unique, nobody else has done that,’ he said.

‘These players can have a special bond and they are on the way upwards, they are not over the hill.

Yaya Sanogo (right) is Arsenal’s only new arrival of the summer (Picture: Reuters)

‘They will be better next year and that is why I am confident we will be stronger next season.’

And the Frenchman also insists the fact the club have not sold any star players this summer, unlike in previous years, is another reason to be positive.

‘We had a fantastic end to the season, because we won eight of the last 10 (league) games,’ he added.

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‘We have had a good pre-season and for the first time in recent seasons we have not lost any player.

‘Our target now is to transfer that confidence into the start of the new season and it is vital for us to have a good start.’