Arsenal are on course to enjoy a fine transfer window, acquiring some of Mikel Arteta's top targets as they look to return to the Premier League top four next term.
After wrapping up deals for Brazilian wonderkid Marquinhos and FC Porto playmaker Fabio Vieira in quick succession, back-up goalkeeper Matt Turner swiftly followed. Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus has completed his medical and the Brazilian is expected to be confirmed as the Gunners new No.9 soon. So far, so good.
The club's plan was then to shift their attention to Jesus' fellow countryman, Leeds United winger Raphinha. It seemed as if talks between the two teams were progressing well and Arsenal harboured confidence a deal was there to be done sooner rather than later.
