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Arsenal fans are struggling to believe the situation they find themselves in heading into the second half of the season, with a high risk the January window could close without any incoming business.

Mikel Arteta's push for mid-season recruits has been frustrating, with the Gunners being snubbed by Dusan Vlahovic and seeing talks for a deal for Arthur Melo collapse.

Amidst those frustrations, a severe lack of depth within the squad has been exposed even further by a wealth of outgoing deals.

That comes despite Arsenal's successful request to postpone the North London Derby with Tottenham due to a depleted squad, which attracted further criticism.

More peculiar is the fact that this doesn't look set to end, with further departures on the cards - least of all being former captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who is surplus to requirements.

Questions on whether the striker would be weaved back into the side have been present ever since his first omission from the squad and some believed the Africa Cup of Nations would act as a buffer to provide some rest-bite.

That hasn't panned out, however, and it's clear Aubameyang has likely kicked a ball in an Arsenal shirt for the last time, even if a deadline day departure doesn't pan out, though it appears he will be off.

Barcelona are on the hunt for a forward and, having been blown off in their enquiries for Alvaro Morata, have turned their attention towards the former Borussia Dortmund man and are seeking a loan deal.

That leaves Arsenal in a tricky situation, however, as the