Arsenal still hope to seal late transfer deals, says Arteta

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(Reuters) - Arsenal are set to make some key decisions before the transfer window shuts on Oct. 5 to ensure the squad has the right balance for the rest of the season, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday.

British media reported that Arsenal have been in talks to sign highly-rated midfielder Houssem Aouar from Olympique Lyonnais while Uruguayan midfielder Lucas Torreira is set for a potential exit.