Following the conclusion of the 2025 January transfer window, Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta was left ‘disappointed’ with the side having failed to make a single signing in the time period. 
 
Arsenal have dealt with injuries, like most teams in the league, but were heavily interested in signing a striker, with Gabriel Jesus having suffered yet another injury, but did not manage to strike any deal.

"We had a clear intention which is always when a window opens to explore the opportunities to improve our squad. With players with injuries, we`ve been impacted and we haven`t achieved it.