Just as the stars appeared to be aligning for Arsenal in the current transfer window, ominous storm clouds have begun to gather.
Having moved swiftly to snap up Matt Turner, Marquinhos and Fabio Vieira, in addition to agreeing a deal with Manchester City for top target Gabriel Jesus, the Gunners ensured there were several other promising irons in the fire. All was positive of the Raphinha and Lisandro Martinez fronts, too.
But so quickly can the picture change in football - particularly when it comes to transfers. Chelsea and Barcelona appear to have put pay to the notion Raphinha could join Mikel Arteta 's ranks this summer while a move for Martinez is in danger of being hijacked by Manchester United. That's not all though: Arsenal are now set to miss out on a third target, and it could well come as a result of Arteta's ploy to prioritise versatility.
