Arsenal ended the January transfer window without making a signing and one of their top targets is said to be ‘relieved’ his move to the Emirates did not materialise.

The winter transfer window has now closed for most European leagues — what is the state of play going forward?

The top clubs largely resisted the sort of excess spending that has characterised past windows, while middle-class sides like Aston Villa are closing the gap

Mathys Tel had a number of clubs pursuing him but eventually opted for Tottenham over Arsenal or Manchester United with Bayern Munich's Harry Kane helping to influence him