Chelsea superstar agrees deal with LaLiga giants, Arsenal set to hijack Manchester United's move for top transfer target and other Premier League transfer news: 26 January 2019

Arsenal plotting to bring in Ivan Perisic in a desperate attempt to revitalize their wings

Arsenal have made an approach to sign Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic. #AFC want loan with £35m option to buy. 29yo open to #Inter exit. Fits plan of versatile midfielder e.g. Suarez (still possible) / Nkunku + winger. Unclear if injuries mean defender wanted but Sokratis not bad
— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) January 26, 2019

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In a shocking turn of events, the Gunners have turned all their attention towards Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic who has also been a long-term transfer target of their rivals Manchester United, according to none other than David Ornstein.

Manchester United were credited with an interest as recently as last week and therefore, if the Gunners manage to pull this off, they will have finally managed to upset the Red Devils who has been quite unkind to them when it comes to transfer business.

Arsenal are looking to bring the former Borussia Dortmund man and World Cup finalist on a loan deal till the end of the season with the option to buy him in the summer for £35 million.

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