Arsenal are considering activating Real Betis midfielder Guido Rodriguez's £68million release clause.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the Gunners have been scouting the 26-year-old for months and will make their move this summer.
The defensive midfielder has a deal in Andalusia until 2024.
But Mikel Arteta's side stand a good chance of poaching the Argentine international for less than his release clause with Betis set for a huge windfall.
Cash-strapped Betis are likely to offload a number of stars this summer to balance the books in line with LaLiga's economic regulations.
Rodriguez first made his name for River Plate and has won ten caps for his country since making his debut in 2017.
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Betis are preparing themselves for an offer when the window opens and will find it hard to say no if a sizeable financial package is on the table.
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