Arsenal's loss to Liverpool on Thursday night furth showcased their glaring holes in midfield.
Youngster Albert Sambi Lokonga struggled against the experienced Fabinho and Jordan Henderson before Thomas Partey's disastrous cameo saw the Gunners finish the game with ten men.
Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo has been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium, but some reports from Italy have claimed that the Old Lady will only allow the 25-year-old to leave if they can first secure a replacement this month.