Arsenal striker Lucas Perez set to return to Deportivo

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Lucas Perez joined Arsenal last summer from the La Liga side for £12.7million
Perez netted 17 goals in 36 games for Deportivo La Coruna in the 2015-16 season
But the 28-year-old has failed to emulate that form since moving to Arsenal
The Spanish striker only scored one Premier League goal in 11 games last season

Published: 12:02 EDT, 14 August 2017 | Updated: 12:47 EDT, 14 August 2017

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Lucas Perez is on the verge of ending his nightmare stay with Arsenal as the striker nears a return to Deportivo La Coruna.

The 28-year-old has endured a tough time at the Emirates Stadium since his £12.7million arrival last summer.

Arsene Wenger signed the striker following a prolific 2015-16 season which saw Perez score 17 goals in 36 games for Deportivo.

Lucas Perez only registered one Premier League goal last season from 11 appearances

But he has failed to reproduce that form at Arsenal and only scored once, in the 3-3 draw away to Bournemouth, in his 11 Premier League appearances last season.

He was excluded from Arsenal's squad in their opening-night victory over Leicester and now an imminent transfer back to the Riazor is likely, with the fee believed to be around £10.9m.

Terms are yet to be agreed between the clubs but his agent, Rodrigo Fernandez Lovelle, confirmed an offer has been made for the Spaniard.

He told Sky Sports: 'I think the £10.9million that Deportivo La Coruna have offered Arsenal is a great deal. Deportivo received £12.7million when they sold him to them last summer.

He moved to the Emirates Stadium in 2016 after a prolific campaign with Deportivo La Coruna

'They are giving everything to make this transfer possible. Lucas wants to play but he has a contract with Arsenal. I am hopeful an agreement can be reached.'

Pepe Mel's side kick-off their LaLiga campaign with a visit from champions Real Madrid on Sunday.

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