Arsenal Very Close To Finalising Deal For Belgian Winger

According to the latest reports, Arsenal are in advanced talks with Dalian Yifang for the transfer of Yannick Carrasco.

The winger has been on Arsenal’s shortlist since the break of the year and finally, it looks like a deal can be completed in the coming weeks. It took many by surprise when Carrasco decided to shift out of Atletico Madrid to play in the Chinese Super League despite being a regular under Diego Simeone.

After just over a year in the Far East, the Belgian wants to return to Europe and is ready to take a pay cut to do so. Nicolo Shira from Gazetta dello Sport claims that Arsenal are very close to finalising the transfer of the 25-year-old.

The Italian journalist tweeted, “#Carrasco wants to return in Europe from Cina and go to #EPL. #Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign him from #DalianYifang.He was courted by #Gunners last January, but Emery opted to sign Denis Suarez on loan because Chinese asked €30M. #transfers #AFC.”

Unai Emery deterred from signing the winger back in January due to a lack of funds but he is expected to be provided around £45-50m this summer. Carrasco’s signature could cost around half that but he is a player that the Gunners desperately need.