Charlton Athletic were eager to sign Arsenal forward Tyreece John-Jules in the summer.
According to London News Online, the Addicks identified him as a top target.
But John-Jules is now on loan at League One side Doncaster Rovers.
Charlton's Director of Football, Steve Gallen, said: “The Arsenal lad, Tyreece John-Jules was someone we wanted to sign.
“But at that stage we had £1,300 [per week] to spend."
