A theme has emerged with regard to Arsenal's summer transfer targets since the beginning of the week.
It's now seven days since the window officially opened and the only business that the Gunners have communicated thus far are the departures of Ainsley Maitland-Niles, FA Cup winner Matt Smith and forgotten youngster George Lewis - among others - when their contracts expire at the end of the month.
In terms of why the north London outfit are yet to announce a new signing, there are many factors. Perhaps the most overriding one has been the international break with the UEFA Nations League finals, UEFA European Championship and Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and friendly matches taking place across the globe over the past week or so.
