Bruno Lage has already suggested that it will be difficult to prize Ruben Neves away from Wolves before January's transfer deadline.
The Gunners have been desperate to add a midfielder to their ranks ever since losing Ainsley Maitlland-Niles on loan to Roma earlier in the window, leaving Mikel Arteta's side short in the central area.
Whilst Arsenal were eyeing Neves, it appeared as though they were focusing their efforts on signing an alternative throughout the transfer window in the form of Juventus star Arthur Melo.
