Arsenal have reportedly identified Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri as the ideal long-term replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but the Moroccan is determined to stay at the Spanish club.
The 24-year-old enjoyed an impressive season with the La Liga club last term, scoring 24 goals in 52 appearances in all competitions, including six in the Champions League.
That form attracted the interest of Arsenal and West Ham, according to La Colina de Nervion, but En-Nesyri told Sevilla he didn’t want to leave.
The Morocco international made his position clear at the start of the transfer market, despite having the opportunity to greatly improve his salary elsewhere and raise a big fee for the club.
A January sale appears unlikely, but the Gunners could come back next summer, by which time En-Nesyri’s stance may have changed.
Things haven’t been nearly so rosy for Arsenal, who sit bottom of the Premier League table after losing all three matches so far, conceding nine goals and failing to score any.
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