Mikel Arteta's transfer plans have suffered a dent as Arsenal look set to miss out on two targets who are the subject of interest from multiple clubs in Saudi Arabia.
Both Ilkay Gundogan and N'Golo Kante were players the Gunners boss was rumoured to be keen on bringing to the Emirates. Arteta has already proven he is a big fan of signing players who already boast Premier League experience and his sights were set on the Manchester City star, while Chelsea star Kante was also linked.
However, Arsenal are on course to sign neither as a result of the Gulf State's relentless recruitment this summer. Kante is on the verge of putting pen to paper on a two-year deal with Al-Ittihad, which would see him pocket an eye-watering £172million.
