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Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta, expressed mixed emotions regarding the club's lack of business during January. While he was relieved that the window had closed—thus ending the incessant questions about potential signings—he could not hide his disappointment at not having reinforced the squad as he had hoped. Even before Jesus's injury mid-January, Arteta was vocal about the necessity of signing a forward, citing not only the injury to Jesus but also concerns about Bukayo Saka's availability, who is expected to return around March.