Mikel Arteta was not prepared to risk falling away in the second half of the season and moved to strengthen his squad as the club aim to end a 19-year wait for a League title.
The Gunners brought in three players, though that is not to say the month was not a frustrating one. Arsenal failed to land either Mykhailo Mudryk or Moises Caicedo despite multiple offers for both, so were forced to pursue other signings.
Ins:
Leandro Trossard – Brighton, £21m
Jakub Kiwior – Spezia, £20m
Jorginho – Chelsea, £12m
Despite missing out on Mudryk and Caicedo, Arsenal did at least strengthen two key areas. In Trossard and Jorginho, they bring in ready-made Premier League players, with the hope being they can hit the ground running.
Kiwior, meanwhile, offers Arteta the cover at left centre-back he has been so keen to sign.
Firepower: Arsenal turned to Trossard after missing out on Mudryk
/ Arsenal FC via Getty ImagesOuts:
Brooke Norton-Cuffy – Coventry, loan
Miguel Azeez – Wigan, loan
Tom Smith – Colchester, loan
Harry Clarke – Ipswich, undisclosed
Arthur Okonkwo – Sturm Graz, loan
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji – Accrington, loan
Taylor Foran – Hartlepool, loan
Marquinhos – Norwich, loan
Omar Rekik – Wigan, loan
Cedric Soares – Fulham, loan
Albert Sambi Lokonga – Crystal Palace, loan
Kido Taylor-Hart – Derby, loan
Billy Vigar – Derby, loan
Cedric Soares and Albert Sambi Lokonga look for first-team football elswhere, a surprise as Arteta consistently spoke of being short on options – particularly in midfield.
