Arsenal negotiating deal for Perisic

Accorsing to reports from 'Sky Italy', the Premier League side are keen to recruit the 29 year old forward this month, by means of reinforcing their injury-plagued first team squad. The Italian outlet allege that Arsenal are looking to secure the player on a loan deal with an option to buy in the summer, although counterparts Inter are said to only be interested in a permanent deal. 

So far this season, Perisic has scored three goals and notched five assists in 25 Serie A appearances, as Inter currently sit third in the table.

A good sign for Arsenal is the player's apparent desire to one day ply his trade in the English top flight. Just last November, Perisic hinted at a possible departure from the San Siro, saying: "I have always said that it is my dream, in football everything is possible, we will see in the future. Now I'm focusing on Inter."

However with the player locked in a contract until 2022, Inter have a strong hand in the negotiations,.And, with Arsenal unable to make permanent deals this month, it could be difficult for the sides to get this particular deal over the line.