Arsenal boss Unai Emery is desperate to pursue the signature of Yannick Carrasco from Dalian Yifang when the season comes to a close, The Express reports.
The Belgium international had been earmarked as one of the targets for Emery during the winter transfer window but a move did not materialise with Yifang declining the loan approach from the Gunners.
The north London side thereafter went on to pursue Denis Suarez from Barcelona on a temporary deal but Emery did admit that the club were seeking to recruit at least two more players.
According to The Express, the Gunners could return for Carrasco when the transfer window reopens with Emery desperate to integrate the attacker into the club’s ranks.
However, the Capital outfit are likely to face competition from the Serie A in the form of Inter and AC Milan, while it is suggested that the player’s £8.8m annual wages could prove another possible roadblock.
Elsewhere, the publication suggests that the deal may also depend on the performances of Suarez, who was recruited from Barcelona in January with the option to buy in the summer.
Emery’s side currently have the choice to sign the Spaniard permanently for £18m during the off-season, and taking that proposal may possibly end their interest in Carrasco.
Suarez had recently been brought into the Gunners ranks with his versatility to feature in both the wings and central midfield, but so far, he has yet to make a start in any competition.
That may not change in the near future with Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Mesut Ozil and Alex Iwobi enjoying a good run of form, though Suarez has hinted through the club’s Youtube channel that he wants to stay for the long-term.
