Mikel Arteta admits he was disappointed Arsenal did not sign a new striker but believes it is not a gamble in the club’s bid for Premier League glory. The Gunners ramped up their pursuit of a forward after Gabriel Jesus suffered a season-ending injury in their FA Cup exit against Manchester United on January 12.

Mikel Arteta has relayed his frustrations at Arsenal not being able to recruit an attacking addition during the January transfer window. With the Gunners well placed to challenge for the league title,

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