Arsenal 'open negotiations' with Sevilla over Banega deal

Arsenal have started talks to sign Sevilla midfielder Ever Banega. The Argentina international’s agent is said to have flown into London for negotiations. The 29-year-old is the latest name to crop up as a transfer target for new Gunners boss Unai Emery, according to Mirror Football. Banega and Emery have worked together before at Valencia and Sevilla According to the Metro, there is a 20million euro (£17.5m) release clause in Banega’s contract, which expires in two years.

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