What happened. Arsenal had a strong start to the transfer window but failed to sign a marquee attacker, missing out on several targets and sanctioning key exits.

Targeted Morgan Rogers before he went to Chelsea.
Pivoted to Vinícius Júnior but he signed a new Real Madrid deal.
Gabriel Jesus and Ethan Nwaneri left the club.

With the Saudi window open, Gabriel Martinelli may still leave, potentially leaving Arsenal short.

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