Arsenal had a late-window interest in Alvaro Morata before his move to Galatasaray, according to a report. The Gunners were desperately scrambling for attacking reinforcements during the January window after Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka went down with long-term injuries.

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