Arsenal could reignite a transfer interest dating back three years to sign the perfect Thomas Partey replacement. The Ghana international looks set for a departure on Tuesday, July 1 as a free agent, with contract extension talks not progressing.
Mikel Arteta has already lost one senior midfielder in recent weeks - with Jorginho joining Flamengo - after being allowed out of his Gunners deal early.
A swoop for Martin Zubimendi, in the works for a number of months, has since been finalised with the Spaniard as his replacement. His fellow countrymen Kepa Arrizabalaga is also on the verge of joining with the £5million release clause in his Chelsea contract activated.
Focus has now switched on to signing a Partey replacement with Christian Norgaard very quickly identified and a bid for the Brentford captain submitted. It has been widely-reported that was £9.4million (€11m), but that the Bees want more money.
The Bees' valuation could actually be up to £45million and, if that is the case, a much cheaper and arguably better alternative in Douglas Luiz is seemingly available.
Two years on from Arsenal seeing several bids rejected by Aston Villa, Juventus paid £42.35million (€50m) for Luiz, but just 12 months later they are open to selling for half of that.
La Gazzetta Dello Sport have indicated that the Italian giants would be willing to accept an offer for just £21million (€25m). Given his experience in the Premier League and in Europe, it could be a no-brainer with Arteta quite clearly an admirer.
If the club's pursuit of Norgaard drags out, with other positions also needing to be strengthened, Arsenal may look to Luiz with Juventus' asking price clear.
Signing a wide forward and striker are the other aims with Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres as the two options for the latter. Stumbling blocks for both have emerged while dream winger target Nico Williams is on his his way to Barcelona.
That could leave just Real Madrid star Rodrygo as the only concrete option with it looking increasingly likely that he departs the Spanish capital.
He did not feature in their most recent Club World Cup clash with Spanish outlet Marca claiming the Rodrygo case is open - again - after he did not warm up during the second half. The impact of Arda Guler's impact and impending arrival of Franco Mastantuono complicating matters.