As Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side arrived in the United States for their pre-season tour, they did so without a new signing in their ranks.
In that regard, it's probably best not to count both Tommy Setford and Lucas Nygaard, two 18-year-olds recently signed for the academy sides.
Otherwise, it seems as if Riccardo Calafiori will soon undergo his Arsenal medical - not in time for him to join the playing squad in the US.
It's been a slow summer so far for the Gunners, but it now seems as if Edu and his transfer team are ready to step things up a notch.
And after securing a deal for Calafiori, Arsenal still want to make three more signings this summer.
One of those will be a new backup goalkeeper in the eventuality that Aaron Ramsdale leaves - nothing too glamorous.
But the addition of a new midfielder and a new forward to Arteta's squad could prove a lot more exciting.
In that regard, it seems as if Arsenal are nearing a deal for Mikel Merino, who is preparing to leave Real Socidedad.
However, a deal for a new forward is yet to progress.
Arsenal target Brian Brobbey wants to leave Ajax and come to England Early in the summer, Arsenal were linked with Ajax striker Brian Brobbey - a self-confessed Arsenal fan.
Brobbey was seen as a realistic alternative to Newcastle United's Alexander Isak, who turned out to be off-limits.
At least, that's the update via journalist Florian Plettenberg who shared his news on X.
The journalist said that the 22-year-old had received many approaches and was being monitored by AS Roma in Italy, but the striker ultimately wants to come to England.
Plettenberg shared: "Brian Brobbey could leave AFC Ajax already this summer!
"22 y/o striker has received many inquiries. AS Roma are monitoring his situation.
"... but Brobbey is also keen to play [in the] Premier League next season. Contract valid until 2027.
"Price valuation: EUR25-30m."
Brian #Brobbey could leave @AFCAjax already this summer!
22 y/o striker has received many inquiries. AS Roma are monitoring his situation.
... but Brobbey is also keen to play Premier League next season. Contract valid until 2027.
Price valuation: EUR25-30m.... pic.twitter.com/6RsactZGfP
- Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) July 23, 2024 View Tweet
Of course, if the Gunners were unsuccessful in securing Arteta's number one Arsenal target this summer, perhaps they could turn to Brobbey as a cost-effective alternative.
The price tag mentioned appears very reasonable for a striker who evidently still has a ton of potential.
And perhaps Brobbey could fulfil a similar role at Arsenal to the one originally intended for Benjamin Sesko.