Arsenal will have to pay £22m to sign Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid this summer, according to reports.
The Spanish midfielder is into his second season on loan at the Emirates Stadium, but the Gunners are unlikely to be able to borrow him for a third consecutive campaign.
The former Real Betis man was a regular for Madrid in 2018/19, but Zinedine Zidane does not appear to see a place for him in los Blancos’ first-team squad.
According to La Razon, Betis could also make a move for their former player, with Madrid set to demand £22m to let him go.
The Brazil international’s current deal runs until June 30, but Arteta wants to keep him around for another season.
The manager believes Luiz is a good character to have in the squad, with Luiz seen to have a positive influence on Arsenal’s young players.
The 33-year-old went straight back into the starting XI for Sunday’s victory over Leeds following a one-game suspension.
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