A late pivot to focus on the forward line led to an opportunistic attempt to sign Ollie Watkins and discussions over Alvaro Morata

Mikel Arteta has admitted that Arsenal are “disappointed” they couldn’t improve their squad in the January window.

Mikel Arteta says he is disappointed by Arsenal's failure to make any signings during the winter transfer window, but praises the club's discipline.

Mikel Arteta has admitted that Arsenal were “disappointed” not to sign anyone in the winter transfer window, but felt the need to remain ‘disciplined’ in how they acted. The Arsenal manager was vocal about his desire for a January addition to the frontline,

Arsenal didn't sign anyone at all in the January transfer window for the second year running - though that was down to the fact that they were operating without a sporting director, after losing Edu to the senior role of Evangelos Marinakis' network - including Nottingham Forest, Olympiacos and Portuguese side Rio Ave.

Albert Sambi Lokonga admits he is keen to complete a permanent transfer move from Arsenal to Sevilla at the end of the season. Lokonga joined Arsenal in a £17million deal from Anderlecht in 2021 and the midfielder enjoyed a promising debut season in north London, making 24 appearances in all competitions.

How will Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta cope now the January transfer window has closed without the injury-hit club adding to their depleted squad?When Arsenal confirmed the surprise departure of

Arsenal failed to land a new striker throughout the January transfer window and Mikel Arteta passed up the opportunity to pursue ex-Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata

Mikel Arteta looking to shift focus from disappointing end to window by overcoming the two-goal deficit in Carabao Cup semi-final; Eddie Howe also left frustrated by January business; watch Newcastle vs Arsenal on Wednesday,

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted he is "disappointed" by the club's failure to sign a new striker before the transfer window closed on Monday.Edu was a close ally of Arteta but the Spaniard insisted he had no complaints about Arsenal's recruitment process despite their unsuccessful striker hunt.