Mikel Arteta was able to address the main positions, in general, with a new goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and forward signed.
However, Arsenal fans may well have wanted to see another striker brought into the club with their options being reduced over the window.
And it seems as if a new striker could well still be on the mind of those at the Emirates with Romano claiming one of their targets from the summer is now set to reject a new deal from his current side.
Arsenal striker target set to reject new deal
The Gunners have made a positive start to the season with seven points from a possible nine but there have since been some issues.
With Declan Rice suspended and Martin Odegaard having picked up an injury during the international break, other players need to step up on Sunday.
And there will be questions as to whether Arsenal have the depth needed up top to rotate whilst keeping up their usual high standards.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Canada international Jonathan David is expected to knock back any new contract offer put his way.
“Another striker linked with Arsenal from time to time has been Jonathan David, who has also spoken recently about his future,” Romano said in his Daily Briefing.
“Jonathan David has spoken about being open to signing a new contract with Lille, but I don’t think it’s likely from what I know.
“The situation for his future his more open than limited to new Lille deal. He’s going to explore several options before deciding anything, so I think there are a few long months ahead to consider all opportunities, and nothing specific with other clubs to mention yet.”
Arsenal could land ‘exceptional’ Jonathan David
Kai Havertz has made a bright start to the season with two goals in his opening three league games for the Gunners.
However, with Odegaard potentially sidelined for a number of weeks or even months, he may well have to drop slightly deeper to replace the Norwegian.
Arteta’s options are already being tested at this early stage in the season and what Arsenal could really have done with is an out and out striker over the summer.
David has been hailed as ‘exceptional‘ and even ‘one of the best strikers in the world‘ who is now playing in the final year of his deal at Lille.
The Canadian has grabbed a goal in his three Ligue 1 appearances but he has only made a start in one of them.
This could be a situation to monitor over the coming months.
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