Dan Critchlow

Matthew Smith received a nomination for the PL2's January Player of the Month award on Tuesday, after a few impressive performances.

Calum Chambers is the only member of the current Arsenal squad who will miss out on the trip to Dubai this week, according to reports.

Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka had a knock to both his knee and his hip in the first half against Burnley, carrying an injury during the game.

Southampton could hardly believe the late Arsenal approach for Cedric Soares, as they expected him to leave for free in the summer.

After Arsenal's draw against Burnley on Sunday, some supporters accused Mikel Arteta of 'blaming the grass' for the failure to win.

Doncaster Rovers fans are finally warming to Ben Sheaf, after some good performances in recent matches for the Arsenal loanee.

Kieran Tierney probably won't make a return to match action until mid-to-late March, despite recent pictures of him in training, according to David Ornstein.

Arsenal are looking to sign a number six in the summer, according to David Ornstein, though he doesn't have the specific names on their shortlist.

Arsenal turned down a couple of potential signings in the January transfer window, rejecting Dries Mertens and deciding against signing Omar Elabdellaoui.

Saturday wasn't a good day for Arsenal's u23s and u18s, but the u16s provided one positive for the weekend with a quarter-final win.

Konstantinos Mavropanos kept a clean sheet for FC Nurnberg on his home debut for the club, bouncing back from an away defeat to Hamburg.

Arsenal kept a clean sheet but failed to make their chances count in a disappointing overall display against Burnley, despite a fast start.

Arsenal received a late offer from Qatar to transfer Mesut Özil on deadline day, but they ended up turning it down.

Emile Smith Rowe scored one and assisted one in a starring performance for Huddersfield, even if it wasn't enough to avoid defeat to Fulham.

Mikel Arteta repeated his suggestion that Ainsley Maitland-Niles isn’t a natural full-back on Friday, after completing the signing of Cedric Soares.

David Ornstein claims Arsenal 'really like' Mykola Matviyenko, but a permanent deal at €30m this window was never realistic.

Nottingham Forest have signed former Arsenal academy midfielder Marcus McGuane, though their fans faced a nervous wait after deadline day.

Huddersfield Town brought in their second Arsenal academy graduate on deadline day, signing Chris Willock on loan from Benfica.

James Olayinka is in a protective boot and appears to be back at Arsenal already, after picking up an injury on his Northampton debut.

Despite leaving Arsenal in 2017 and supporting another club as a child, ex-academy midfielder Josh Dasilva wishes nothing but the best for his old team.

Sead Kolasinac could return ahead of schedule this weekend, after progressing well this week in his return from injury.

Olivier Giroud will stay with Chelsea until the end of the season, despite his struggles for games and interest from Tottenham Hotspur, according to David Ornstein.

Arsenal's January signings Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares both have their new squad numbers, according to the club shop website.

Cedric Soares joined Arsenal from Southampton this morning, on an initial loan deal until the end of the season.

Sheffield United's John Fleck says there's no chance of him leaving in the January transfer window, amid rumours of an exit.

Gabriel Martinelli wants to repay the Arsenal fans by writing his career story with goals and titles wearing the club's shirt.

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl says the club will let Cedric Soares leave this month, amid strong links with a move to Arsenal.

Olivier Giroud is open to a move to Tottenham Hotspur this window, with the club offering him a 1.5-year contract, but Chelsea are blocking it as things stand.

Arsenal are trying to complete the loan signing of Cedric Soares from Southampton today, with the option to make it permanent in the summer.

James Olayinka won the man-of-the-match award for Northampton Town on his debut, as they won 3-0 against Scunthorpe United on Tuesday.

Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Southampton full-back Cedric Soares, according to reports, hoping to complete the signing this month.

Pablo Mari doesn't worry about facing the Premier League's top players like Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah, because they're 'just people like everyone else'.

26-year-old centre-back Pablo Mari is joining Arsenal from Flamengo in Brazil, on loan with an option to buy.

Flamengo confirmed the departure of their centre-back Pablo Mari on social media today, as the defender prepares to join Arsenal.

William Saliba made his comeback to the Saint-Etienne team against AS Monaco in the French Cup on Tuesday night, keeping a clean sheet.

Officials at Valencia are still optimistic they can agree a deal to sign Dani Ceballos on loan for the remainder of the season, according to reports.

Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Mykola Matviyenko, according to reports in Ukraine, but David Ornstein seems more sceptical.

Arsenal are considering a late move for Southampton full-back Cedric Soares in the January transfer window, according to reports.

Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Martinelli are both putting pressure on Alexandre Lacazette right now, and that can only be a good thing.

William Saliba will make his first start for Saint-Etienne after injury on Tuesday night, after returning to the squad over the weekend.