Mikel Arteta ‘happy’ with Arsenal’s business in January

The Gunners boss has more options in defence after the club made two signings this week.

Mikel Arteta declared himself “happy” with Arsenal’s business in the January transfer window and hinted he was pleased to see no senior players leave the Emirates Stadium.

Granit Xhaka was expected to depart at the beginning of the month, but had his mind changed by the Spaniard while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was linked with a move to Barcelona.

Both are still part of the Gunners squad, which has been boosted by the additions of Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares this week.

“I am happy for two reasons. We believed we could strengthen the team a little bit in some areas with the financial situation we have, but as well four weeks ago I was very concerned with some of the departures and we have been able to manage that so far,” Arteta said.