The Gunners were determined to land a new striker at the start of the summer and they were confident of signing Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.

However, Sesko eventually put pen-to-paper on a new deal with Leipzig, but he could contemplate a new challenge at the end of the campaign.

Meanwhile, the club were also exploring a deal for Nico Williams . They were prepared to trigger his release clause, but a move did not materialise.

Williams did not want to leave his boyhood club for another year and Arsenal were forced to accept defeat in the pursuit of the 22-year-old.

The Gunners also considered a surprise swoop for Jamal Musiala from Bayern, but the German giants had no desire to sanction his departure.

As a result, Arsenal did not make any marquee attacking additions, but they were able to land Raheem Sterling on loan from Chelsea on deadline day.

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