Carrasco admitted he wants to leave China (Picture: Getty)

Yannick Carrasco is reportedly close to a switch to Arsenal after receiving an offer to join the Londoners.

Arsenal were interested in the former Atletico Madrid star in January, but decided instead to bring Denis Suarez to the club on loan from Barcelona.

With Suarez sent back to Barcelona after a dismal loan spell, Unai Emery is keen to resurrect a deal for Carrasco.

The Belgium international is ready to end his time in China and Arsenal have tabled an offer for his services, according to Sport.


Arsenal were interested in Carrasco in January (Picture: Getty)

The switch is thought to be close, as Carrasco has made it clear he wants to return to playing in Europe.



‘There is now an offer on the table and the negotiations with my agent are progressing well,’ he said.

‘I am the most important player in the club, but I hope the chairman understands me.’

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Carrasco has asked Dalian Yifang to let him leave this summer (Picture: Getty)

On struggling to adapt to life in China, he added: ‘From a family point of view, I would rather play in Europe and stay closer to my family.

‘The adjustment for my family was also difficult over there.

‘I have become a lot more mature and have learned a lot.

Arsenal have made an offer to Carrasco (Picture: Getty)

‘Also on the field, where I had to take my responsibility and the team had to bear. But my wish now is to return.’

While Emery is targeting a busy summer, the Arsenal boss will have limited transfer funds to work with.

Arsenal have just under £50million to spend and Emery is considering offloading several first-team stars to raise further funds.

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