Go back a month and Arsenal would've been quietly confident of landing three major new signings for just £45m.
Fast forward four weeks and the landscape has changed as Mikel Arteta's frustration grows at the Emirates. The Gunners are having to recruit without being able to offer Champions League football, which naturally weakens their appeal.
Gabriel Jesus is seen as their top target with his days looking to be numbered at Manchester City following Erling Haaland's arrival. They were also looking to join the race for Paulo Dybala, who has just seen his contract at Juventus expire following long-term talks in Turin.