Yannick Carrasco to Arsenal: Arsenal are close to complete the loan signing of Yannick Carrasco in the January transfer window.
Arsenal have had a shaky few weeks. The side was knocked out of the FA Cup in the fourth round by Manchester United last week.
However, the side returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Cardiff City last night. They also took a two-point lead over Manchester United who were held to a 2-2 draw by Burnley at Old Trafford.
The club has been linked with a number of signings in the January transfer window. While a move for Denis Suarez looks increasingly close, Arsenal are unlikely to secure the signing of Ivan Perisic.
And so, the club is working swiftly to ensure a second signing in the transfer window, which closes later this week.
Yannick Carrasco to Arsenal:
Carrasco joined Chinese club Dalian Yifang in 2017 from Atletico Madrid, but wants a return to Europe.
The Belgian winger was previously linked with a move to Manchester United, as the Old Trafford side pushed to bring Carrasco back to Europe.
BREAKING: Arsenal in talks to sign winger Yannick Carrasco from Chinese club Dalian Yifang, according to Sky in Italy. #SSN
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— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 30, 2019
Arsenal are back in talks to try and land Yannick Carrasco from China – but deal and wages remain an issue. Talks for Ivan Perisic and Youri Tielemans both stalled.
— Graeme Bailey (@GraemeBailey) January 30, 2019
However, the Old Trafford outfit is unlikely to make a move in the transfer window after their interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed that he expects to work with the same squad after the window ends.
Arsenal were previously offered Yannick Carrasco as the Belgian footballer eyed a return to European football, and it seems that Unai Emery has made his mind to bring the winger to the Emirates Stadium.
The Arsenal head coach stated earlier this month that Arsenal ‘can’t’ make a permanent signing in this window. However, he insisted that the club can still negotiate loan deals and was hopeful for arrivals in the window.
While it’s no secret that a deal for Denis Suarez could be on the table, a move for Carrasco could benefit the side.
Yannick Carrasco was offered to Arsenal at the beginning of the window. Wasn’t their first option, but things have changed. His people haven’t travelled to England as yet, but are aware of the interest. “All options are still open.” #afc pic.twitter.com/PDizH4sRql
— Kristof Terreur 📰🎥 (@HLNinEngeland) January 30, 2019
Dalian Yifang want guarantees over a replacement for Yannick Carrasco. The Chinese club are open for a loan with option. Carrasco and family are unhappy in China. His camp say all options are still open: Inter or Arsenal? All is linked to Ivan Perisic’ future. #afc pic.twitter.com/NIwvoqeIYA
— Kristof Terreur 📰🎥 (@HLNinEngeland) January 30, 2019
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