Mikel Arteta has declared he remains determined to improve his Arsenal squad this transfer window, despite missing out on Vinícius Jr., who has chosen to remain at Real Madrid.

The Arsenal manager acknowledged the blow of failing to secure the Brazilian forward but struck a defiant tone, insisting the club is still actively working to bring in reinforcements that will make the squad "much better."

Vinícius Jr.'s decision to stay at Real Madrid ends what would have been one of the most headline-grabbing transfers of the summer. His continued presence at the Spanish giants leaves Arsenal searching for alternatives as they look to close the gap on the Premier League's elite and push deeper into European competition.

Arteta has been candid about the need to strengthen, and his comments suggest the club has not given up on making significant additions before the window shuts. Arsenal's ambitions remain high, and the manager's resolve appears undiminished despite the setback.