Hopeful: Arsene Wenger is focused on making new signings (Picture: Getty)

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal are confident of making a handful of signings before the close of the summer transfer window.

Gunners manager Wenger has been under increasing pressure to bring in new players in recent weeks, with the only arrival this summer that of French youngster Yaya Sanogo.

But despite the pressure to splash the cash, the Frenchman says Arsenal are keeping calm and are confident of bringing in some new players soon.

‘I am confident of making the signings we need,’ said Wenger.


‘We have some funds available and the desire of players to join us is big.’

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Improvements: Wenger is keen to add to his squad (Picture: Getty)

Wenger’s top priority is believed to be Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, with speculation in the Spanish press suggesting a £40million bid is imminent.



Arsenal also hold an interest in Benzema’s Madrid team-mate Angel Di Maria, and Valencia goalkeeper Vicente Guaita, but none of those deals are close.

However, Wenger is believed to be closing in on the signing of former player Mathieu Flamini, despite remaining tight lipped on the move in his press conference.

Arsenal have around £70million to spent on new players, but that pot will be further boosted if the club qualify for the Champions League as expected.

Wenger’s side host Fenerbahce in the second leg of their qualification tie on Tuesday, leading 3-0 from the first match in Turkey.

Reaching the group stages of competition is worth around £40million in extra revenue.