Arsenal's hopes of signing Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic this month appear to be fading fast.
However, the Serbia international could play a major role in ensuring that the Gunners are in a strong position to receive a welcome cash injection when it comes to negotiating a deal for a player sale.
There had been hope that Vlahovic would be joining Arsenal after football.london reported that the 21-year-old has been a target for the manager Mikel Arteta and with technical director Edu since the January transfer window opened.