Arsenal outcast offered €7m Serie A escape route

Arsenal outcast Lucas Perez has held positive talks with Fiorentina over a move away from the Emirates, according to reports.

Perez is expected to leave the Gunners this summer after struggling to make an impact since his 2016 move from Deportivo La Coruna, with fellow Serie A side Lazio also holding an interest.

According to Sky Italia, Perez has agreed the offer presented to him by Fiorentina, leaving the two clubs to negotiate a fee before a transfer is completed.

It is thought that the Spaniard could be available for up to €7m, although a loan could be an alternative option, with there being no place in Unai Emery’s plans for the striker.

Perez spent last season on loan back at Deportivo, and scored seven goals in all competitions.

He was an unused substitute in Arsenal’s most recent pre-season outing, a 5-1 win over PSG in the International Champions Cup.

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