Nicklas Bendtner a young striker at Highbury was Simpson's initial target but the striker decided to opt for a loan move to Birmingham City as he already had friends at the Midlands club. The Dane scored in the Blues opening day win at Colchester.
Simpson also eyed up Arturo Lupoli who has featured for Arsenal in the various cup sides that Arsene Wenger puts out. However, the young forward decided against a move north explaining that he wanted to fight for a first team place at Highbury.
No more news is known on other intended targets but is thought the search is continuing for a new forward.