These days it’s not too often that Arsenal are left frustrated in the transfer market, Mikel Arteta’s project now has quite a pull. The summer capture of Declan Rice really did feel like a turning point, the first time Arsenal were able to steal a player away from Manchester City in the last decade. However, there will still be times when Arteta’s side won’t be able to get their target, much like they’re experiencing in January right now. And whilst FFP restrictions are proving to be the enemy of any signings this month, there was a different issue facing Arsenal last summer. Xavi Simons is cl…
