Mikel Arteta says he is "confident" that Arsenal will sign the players necessary to strengthen their squad ahead of the transfer deadline.
The Gunners are attempting to sign a creative central midfielder with Lyon captain Houssem Aouar the club's number one target.
football.london understands a first bid was rejected last week by Lyon, but Arsenal are ready to return with an improved offer.
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has hinted that Aouar could leave the club this summer - but has set a deadline for any potential outgoings.
"From Friday evening, when Rudi [Garcia] will choose his squad vs Marseille, there will be no departures," said Aulas.
"We could see ourselves lose two players."
Aulas also previously confirmed that Arsenal had made an offer, but it did not meet the Ligue 1 club's valuation.
"Financially, Arsenal are like everyone else [in a tricky spot]," he said. "And Houssem could say to himself that the best thing would be to stay with us."
Ahead of Arsenal's Premier League clash against Sheffield United, Arteta said he was confident the Gunners would do all they could to land their key targets.
“I am very confident with what we are trying to do internally," Arteta said in his pre-match press conference.
"The clarity from everyone in the club most importantly to get balance in the squad."
Referring to the Aouar negotiations, he added: "I’m afraid I can’t give any update.”
When asked whether he would be happy if Arsenal failed to add to their squad, Arteta said: “I am very happy because the way we are acting around the market and the squad, the link between myself, Edu and the board is really good.
"After, in a deal you have three or four parties involved but I’m really happy with the link at the moment.
"We are trying our maximum, full support from the owners. With what we have, believe me, we will try our best.”
