Arsenal endured a frustrating January transfer window, with manager Mikel Arteta failing to secure any of his key targets. The club made only one signing: 17-year-old Lino Sousa from West Bromwich Albion, who will initially join the academy set-up.
The Gunners had pursued deals for strikers Dusan Vlahovic, Alexander Isak and Raul De Tomas, but all fell through. In contrast, five players departed the Emirates Stadium, most notably Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who joined Barcelona on a free transfer on deadline day.
Other outgoings included Sead Kolasinac (free to Marseille), Calum Chambers (free), and Ainsley Maitland-Niles (loan to AS Roma). The club also agreed to loan out several other squad players, trimming Arteta's options as they push for a top-four finish.
