Disappointment for Gunners fans

Arsene Wenger has told the club’s fans that he is unlikely to sign any players before the end of the January transfer window. He also admitted that he regretted missing out on defender Chris Smalling, with the Fulham 20-year-old choosing to join Manchester United at the end of the season. "Manchester United got Smalling in the end. I am sorry because we were very close to getting him and we were on the case very early," said the Gunners boss on Friday. "I wish the player well. At the end of the day it is important he has a good career. In both clubs he has a good chance to make a great career." And with Nicklas Bendtner and Theo Walcott returning to full fitness in the next few weeks, Wenger does not expect to add to his squad. "It is not impossible (to sign a player before window shuts), but at the moment it is unlikely."