Mikel Arteta Expresses Frustration Over Arsenal's Inactivity in Transfer Window

Arsenal's failure to secure a forward leaves the squad stretched as they prepare to face Newcastle in a decisive Carabao Cup semi-final second leg.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta voiced disappointment after the club failed to sign a forward during the January transfer window despite injuries to key players Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka.
The club's £60 million bid for Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins was rejected, and other targets, including Álvaro Morata and Mathys Tel, opted for moves to other clubs.
Arteta emphasized Arsenal's discipline in targeting specific players but acknowledged the need for flexibility in managing the team's limited attacking options for the remainder of the season.
With Kai Havertz as the only fit senior striker, Arteta hinted at possible reliance on academy players and makeshift solutions to maintain offensive depth.
Arsenal face a challenging task against Newcastle on Wednesday, needing to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit to reach their first League Cup final since 2018.