Winning silverware now 'would be even bigger achievement'

Not signing anyone new means Arsenal will have to compete for silverware in the Premier League, Champions League and in tonight's Carabao Cup semi-final at Newcastle, with just one fit senior striker - Kai Havertz.

Havertz has done an excellent job there and has scored 15 goals in 33 games in all competitions this season.

However, he will need to replicate that form without any dips for the rest of the campaign if Arsenal want to get over the line and lift a trophy this season.

Arsenal have lined up Martin Zubimendi as a signing for the summer and also have other long-term plans for the squad so they were careful in how they were going to spend their money in the winter window.

Ollie Watkins was a potential deal and the club approached Aston Villa but with Jhon Duran leaving for Saudi Arabia in a deal around £70m, that was a harder signing to make happen.

It leaves a lot for Arteta to ask of Havertz and his other wide players in the squad but Arsenal have a lot to play for.

Arteta may have to get creative before Arsenal bolster in the summer but if he is able to win something this season, it would make the achievement even bigger.