The January transfer window is shut. They were content to allow Ethan Nwaneri to join Marseille on loan and facilitate the permanent transfer of Oleksandr Zinchenko to Ajax. Arsenal went on a recruitment drive in the summer window that could ultimately amount to more than £250million ($342m) in expenditure, so it was not entirely surprising that they did not enter the market in January. Arteta is extremely demanding of those around him and looks to maximise every transfer window. Sales will be a priority for Arsenal in the summer (Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images)Will they have money to spend?

Source: International New York Times February 04, 2026 14:53 UTC