Arsenal approach Real Madrid over potential transfer for midfielder

Arsenal transfer chiefs have reportedly asked about developments with Dani Ceballos. The Gunners have limited fund this summer after missing out on the Champions League. Real Madrid, meanwhile, if they can’t get a big-money permanent deal, could sanction a temporary switch. Given that they need to lose as many as 12 players, due to their currently bloated squad and the fact that a number of stars either don’t want to move. According to Sport, that could play into Arsenal’s hands. The 22-year-old made just 13 starts in La Liga last season and has endured two largely frustrating campaigns at the Santiago Bernabeu.

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