The London Evening Standard reports that executive vice-chair Tim Lewis and managing director Richard Garlick are overseeing Arsenal's search for Edu's replacement. Arteta, though, insisted that Arsenal's failure to sign any players in the January transfer was not down to an absent sporting director.

Mikel Arteta admits he is disappointed over Arsenal not adding to squad in transfer window despite lack of forward options but praises club's discipline too

Mikel Arteta has admitted he is disappointed at Arsenal's failure to land a striker in the January transfer window as his side continues to chase Liverpool in the Premier League title race.