There was a moment late in the transfer window where it looked as though Mikel Arteta's side could potentially be adding a player in Pedro Neto, who would not just add depth to the Arsenal forward line, but would give them another outlet for goals alongside the hot and firing Gabriel Jesus.
However, despite manager Bruno Lage leaving the door open if the price was right, the north Londoners switched their attentions to a new midfield signing late on in the transfer window. Danilo and other foreign options from different leagues were discussed but it was Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa who was targeted.
Unfortunately, from Edu's perspective, nothing came of the late pursuit as Christian Purslow and the Villa hierarchy stood firm on Transfer Deadline Day.
