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Man City needed a midfielder but only valued González's transfer at €40m before they eventually relented on deadline day to pay his €60m release clause. The 23-year-old is a good addition, who knows how to play in the style of a Pep Guardiola team, but it does feel like a bit of a panic move from City.

Mikel Arteta says he is disappointed by Arsenal's failure to make any signings during the winter transfer window, but praises the club's discipline.

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Mikel Arteta has admitted his disappointment at Arsenal's failure to sign a striker in the January transfer window but believes the club need to stay "very disciplined" to remain on track.

Mikel Arteta said through the transfer window that the club were looking for a striker but would only bring one in that could have an "impact". It is true that the number of forward options they have are lower after Gabriel Jesus' ACL injury but the Gunners are managing to cope at the moment.

Mikel Arteta admits he was disappointed Arsenal did not sign a new striker but believes it is not a gamble in the club’s bid for Premier League glory. The Gunners ramped up their pursuit of a forward after Gabriel Jesus suffered a season-ending injury in their FA Cup exit against Manchester United on January 12.