5 Premier League players who need to leave their teams before the window closes

#4 Lucas Perez (Arsenal)

Perez spent last season out on-loan in Spain but will want regular minutes this term too

The long-term future of Lucas Perez has been a mystery for a while now, with the Spanish forward seemingly down the pecking order in terms of attacking options at Unai Emery's disposal.

It's understandable given the circumstances, as he departed the club on a season-long loan back to former side Deportivo La Coruna twelve months ago. There, he netted eight goals and created seven more assists in 35 La Liga appearances - whereas he only made 20 appearances in all competitions under Arsene Wenger during the previous campaign.

He turns 30 next month and still has two years left on his existing deal, though it's unlikely he will be an Arsenal player by next week's deadline.

There are a number of clubs interested in completing a permanent move, with the asking price rumoured to be around £7m. Serie A sides Fiorentina and Lazio have both been linked, while Leicester, Sporting and newly-promoted Wolves are also among the clubs interested.

It's a shame from his perspective, for someone who joined Arsenal at precisely the wrong time during a transition phase in North London.