Overview
- Kai Havertz, who scored in Arsenal’s 4-1 friendly win over Girona on Saturday, said the champions are aiming to win “all the trophies” this season and must improve to do so.
- Havertz warned the squad must “reach another level” because other clubs are spending and strengthening, a point he linked to higher standards in training and match preparation.
- Arsenal have already added Viktor Gyokeres and reported Christos Tzolis while continuing to pursue marquee targets such as Vinicius Junior and Bruno Guimaraes as part of efforts to add quality and depth.
- The club’s immediate schedule will test those plans with a friendly against Real Betis in Dublin, the Community Shield against Manchester City on August 16, and a Premier League opener at home to Coventry City five days later.
- Arsenal’s push follows a season that ended a 22-year league drought but included two lost finals, and the club faces the practical challenge of building rotation and squad depth to defend the title and compete in Europe.