Arsenal fans are struggling to believe the situation they find themselves in heading into the second half of the season, with a high risk the January window could close without any incoming business.
Mikel Arteta's push for mid-season recruits has been frustrating, with the Gunners being snubbed by Dusan Vlahovic and seeing talks for a deal for Arthur Melo collapse.
Amidst those frustrations, a severe lack of depth within the squad has been exposed even further by a wealth of outgoing deals.