Real Madrid want to cash in on Arsenal loanee Dani Ceballos, since the Gunners are keen on keeping him at the Emirates.
After back-to-back losses against Manchester City and Brighton, Arteta switched to a back five and installed Ceballos as part of a midfield pairing with former captain Granit Xhaka.
Thus, Arsenal are hoping to sign him permanently, with Spanish outlet Marca reporting he will be allowed to leave for a €25million (£22.6m) fee.
The report claims he is still highly rated by club chiefs and, with fellow La Liga sides Valencia and Real Betis also interested in his services, Real are in a strong negotiating position.
Arteta recently hinted the club were negotiating with Real to keep Ceballos at the club in his post-match press conference following the 1-1 draw with Leicester City.
“I am really happy with him, I think it is something that the club has to go a little bit further with Real Madrid on,” Arteta said.
“At the moment he is playing very well, I am really happy with him and he is a big talent and still has a lot of things to improve.”
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He has also urged the club to invest in signings like Ceballos or risk Arsenal continuing to miss out on Champions League.
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