Mikel Arteta has made it clear he is "disappointed" with Arsenal's business in the transfer window, at least in part.The Gunners did not bring in any new players before the deadline on February 3 despite being linked with a host of names.

Arsenal transfer news as Mikel Arteta plays the game perfectly to add two players to his squad in front of everyone

Mikel Arteta has spoken out about Arsenal's failure to sign a new striker, with Kai Havertz the only frontline striker on their books with Gabriel Jesus out injured

In each of the past four Premier League campaigns, Arsenal have recorded more points than the season before: from a nadir of 56 points (eighth) after Arteta took over midway through the 2019-20, to 61 points (eighth), to 69 points (fifth), to 84 points (second) to 89 points (second) last season, just two points behind champions Manchester City.

Mikel Arteta is hoping to lead Arsenal on a successful chase of Premier League leaders Liverpool, with the Gunners currently trailing their title rivals by six points

Both Liverpool and Arsenal failed to make any signings during the January transfer window. It wasn't for a lack of trying from the Gunners though, leaving Mikel Arteta less than happy.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was left frustrated after the club failed to sign a striker in the January transfer window, but he was in agreement with the decision