While on the continent, Gunners chiefs held talks with the representatives of Joan Garcia, the Espanyol goalkeeper who the club attempted to recruit back in the summer. During those conversations, according to The Athletic, Arsenal also raised the prospect of signing Morata who shares and agent with Garcia.

Arsenal were eventually ‘beaten to the punch’ by Turkish giants Galatasaray, who secured a loan deal until the end of the season for the Spain international. The report in The Athletic added:

Arsenal are flying high at the moment after beating Pep Guardiola Manchester City side 5-1 in the Premier League.It was the perfect result for the Gunners who dominated the Premier League champions

Manchester United attempted to sign former Premier League midfielder Douglas Luiz in the final hours of transfer deadline day, according to reports. Ruben Amorim was expected to bolster his squad at Old Trafford in January following a dismal start to his reign as manager.