Lucas Perez is tipped to leave Arsenal this summer
Lucas Perez has been tipped to leave Arsenal this summer after growing frustrated due to his lack of game time.
The 28-year-old started just nine matches last term and wants to play more to boost his chances of reaching the Spain squad for next summer's World Cup.
His former club Deportivo La Coruna are said to be back in for him but are only offering £9million - considerably less than the £17million Arsenal paid last summer.
However, Perez's agent Rodrigo Fernandez has claimed it is the best offer the Gunners have got and he is working on making the deal happen.
GETTY
Lucas Perez is keen to return to Deportivo La Coruna
Five things you need to know about Lucas Perez
“I’m waiting for Arsenal to come back to me, but the best offer they have on the table for Lucas is from Deportivo," Fernandez told Spanish newspaper Voz de Galicia.
“At Arsenal they know he’s going to play very little there and they know that Deportivo want him.
"It would be good for everyone to sell Lucas Perez. We have to convince them.”
The report says Fernandez is waiting for a signal from Arsenal before flying to London to commence negotiations with the club.
Speaking this week about his future, Perez said: "I want to leave to play and be happy.
Last year I barely had any opportunities and when I had them I took advantage of them and this season is clearly going to be more of the same
"I want to fight to go to the national team. I want to play football, but for that I have to leave.
"I think that the best place for me is at home, with Depor. They [Arsenal] are not behaving well with me."
Invalid email
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy
