Lucas Perez’s agent hopeful Deportivo can sign Arsenal striker
Written by News on 14/08/2017
Lucas Perez’s representative is hopeful an agreement can be reached for the Arsenal striker to return to Deportivo La Coruna.
Perez joined the Gunners last summer for £12.7m but failed to earn a consistent role in Arsene Wenger’s plans and he was not part of their 18-man squad for the Premier League opener against Leicester on Friday.
The 28-year-old said last season that he was frustrated at being a bit-part player, and admitted last month it had been the "last straw" when new signing Alexandre Lacazette was handed his No 9 shirt.
Perez has also been linked with a move to Newcastle United but representative Rodrigo Fernandez Lovelle hinted to Sky Sports News that Deportivo were in pole position.
He said: "I think the £10.9m (€12m) that Deportivo La Coruna have offered Arsenal is a great deal. Deportivo received £12.7m (€14m) when they sold him to them last summer.
"They are giving everything to make this transfer possible. Lucas wants to play but he has a contract with Arsenal. I am hopeful an agreement can be reached."
Perez played in only 11 Premier League games last season, starting just two of those, with his only goal coming in the 3-3 draw with Bournemouth.
His other six goals came in the EFL Cup, FA Cup and Champions League, Perez scoring a hat-trick in the 4-1 win over FC Basel.
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