Arsenal's players have reported to London Colney for pre-season training but the rebuild of the squad has yet to truly kick into life.
The Gunners are on the verge of announcing left-back Nuno Tavares from Benfica while they are also close to sealing a deal for Anderlecht midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga.
But neither 21-year-old is expected to be a regular starter in Mikel Arteta's XI next season, with the boss and technical director still on the lookout for a defender, midfielder and a No 10.
The north London outfit have already let Matteo Guendouzi join Marseille on loan with an option to buy, and more established stars like Hector Bellerin and Granit Xhaka are expected to follow the young Frenchman out of the exit door.