Arsenal have missed out on more players in the transfer window than many supporters care to remember. The memories are too painful to recall of the times Arsene Wenger infamously claimed the club nearly signed the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe.
Fast forward to 2022 and the same story continues with Dusan Vlahovic looking close to a move to Juventus. This was despite it being understood that Arsenal had pursued the Serbian for much of the window and prior to its opening.
The strategy at the club has changed regarding its recruitment and there has been a shift towards players with a view of the future. The six summer signings were all aged 23 years or younger and the talent coming through Hale End is proving to be exciting.
