Arteta turns to PSG star who snubbed Tottenham but Inter lurk for Arsenal target

Arsenal are reportedly keen to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Leandro Paredes this summer but face stiff competition from Italian giants Inter Milan.

The Gunners have enjoyed and up-and-down campaign, with a poor start to the season that saw them lose their first three games. They rebounded with an eight-game unbeaten streak before losing three of four in late November – early December. Another superb run saw Mikel Arteta’s side cruise into the top four.

They were favourites to land a Champions League berth until another dip in form. The north Londoners have now lost three of four top-flight games, with defeat to Crystal Palace and Brighton particularly damaging.

They still have time to right the wrongs but Tottenham now hold the aces for a top-four finish. Antonio Conte’s men are three points ahead having played one more game.

Whatever happens between now and May 22, the Emirates outfit will look to bring in quality in the off-season. Qualifying for Europe’s elite club competition would help attract the bigger names from Europe.

And it seems as though Paredes will be available, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The Argentina international has one year left on his current deal at Parc des Princes.

He is available for around £12m, meaning the price tag will not be an issue. Arsenal are known to be in the market for a striker this summer but it is thought they will also target a midfielder.

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