Mikel Arteta will wait to see how star striker Gabriel Jesus recovers from knee surgery before deciding on making a new big-name signing in next month's transfer window.
The Brazil forward underwent knee surgery at the start of the week in London and has been pictured waving a crutch with a big smile on his face despite reports in South America he could miss most of the remainder of the season.
But Arsenal manager Arteta addressed the situation for the first time after watching his side brush aside French side Lyon 3-0 in the opening match of the Dubai Super Cup, in Dubai.