Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says Arsenal's summer additions have lifted the club.
Oxlade-Chamberlain's focus has been on regaining full match fitness but he's also been trying to impress the new arrivals.
"There's always talk about transfers but I don't get involved in any of it," said the England international.
"That's the same for the rest of the players. It feels like a normal pre-season to me which is running, hard work and horrible pain! We train hard and leave it to the manager and the board to make signings.
"But it's really exciting to see players like Alexis come in. It brings a good lift to the squad and I can feel it myself. You want to get to know them and try and impress them. You want to gel with them as quickly as possible.
"We haven't even seen Mesut Ozil yet and our German World Cup winners. When they come back, that will give us another lift. It's exciting times at the club."
