Arsenal are still dealing with the aftermath of the controversial postponement of the north London derby with Tottenham and have dug themselves a deeper hole with further departures.
Sead Kolasinac has been released on a free transfer and Pablo Mari has joined Udinese on loan, further depleting Mikel Arteta's squad.
The emphasis is now on landing new additions before the close of the transfer window and there's a number of rumours floating around.
Goal report that Arsenal have stepped-up their pursuit of Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo, with the player's agent jetting in for talks.
The Gunners are keen to land the Brazilian on loan for the remainder of the season but Juventus are yet to approve such a move, as they seek a replacement.
However, Arsenal are keen to push through a deal as soon as possible and Edu held face-to-face talks with Arthur's agent on Wednesday.
Elsewhere, reports from Italy continue to make it clear that Arsenal are prepared to break the bank for Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic - but 90Min reiterates claims that the striker remains unconvinced by a move.
Arsenal are said to be prepared to offer a mammoth £308k-a-week wages to the Serbian striker but may be frustrated by his reluctance to move this month.
football.london previously reported that the player told close friends that Juventus or Inter Milan would be his ideal destination when he does decide to leave Fiorentina.
Finally, Gunners legend Thierry Henry is closing in on a return to management as Le10Sport state he could take over at Ligue 1 outfit Bordeaux.
The former striker has been absent from management since leaving MLS franchise Montreal Impact in February.
