Despite missing out on a deal for Mykhailo Mudryk, Arsenal still have enough time to continue a January transfer window trend under Mikel Arteta.
A week ago it seemed like the 22-year-old was Emirates Stadium bound. In fact, by the close of play last Friday, the Gunners were edging closer to signing the Ukraine international as negotiations with Shakthar Donetsk were finally heading in the right direction following two bids that had been rejected.
As a result, it seemed for a change that Arteta was on the verge of his wish to get a signing through the doors early-ish in a January window being granted having seen what effect Arsenal's summer business had on their pre-season which has been the catalyst for a Premier League title pursuit.
