Alan Smith believes that Arsenal's transfers were important for Arteta

The January transfer window was a remarkable point for

Mikel Arteta

to bolster

, as

Alan Smith

said.

Arteta found a great chance to form the squad as he wanted for a long period of time. Many transfers took place such as

Sokratis

and

Mesut Ozil

.

also went out of the club to join

FC Schalke

on loan. Alan Smith Commented on Arsenal transfers an Arteta's just-shaped team and said: 

“He will naturally be delighted the Mesut Ozil saga is finally over.

“The whole situation was an irritating distraction. Sokratis was different, in that the club just didn't need so many central defenders.

“Reiss Nelson, another possible departure before the window closes on Monday, maybe falls short of the standards required.

“You could say the same of Shkodran Mustafi, a centre-half who has rarely looked the right fit in red and white. But he has been a regular in previous seasons, which must make the situation difficult to bear. A World Cup winner with Germany, his pride must be hurting as a fringe player rarely considered for action.

“Players show their frustration in different ways: some quietly seethe, others loudly let rip. From day one, Mustafi has been a vocal presence within that dressing room. I wonder how he's reacted under Arteta. Managers will tolerate some noise if the player is worth it. If not, it becomes an easy decision for any coach"

He also talked about the new players entering the club: 

“There has been a lot of excitement about

Martin Odegaard

's arrival, a lot of conjecture about what the Norwegian playmaker can bring to the team. Arteta, I imagine, is pleased with the deal.

“The Spaniard, however, might be even more chuffed with the flip side. If all goes to plan, January may be best remembered for those who left.”

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