According to AS, Arsenal appear set to retain the services of loan star Dani Ceballos despite plenty of speculation over this future.
The Spaniard has become a key player in Mikel Arteta’s midfield.
Ceballos, after initially struggling to win over former boss Unai Emery, has made 35 appearances for the Gunners in all competitions this season.
The upcoming FA Cup final against Chelsea was expected to be his last.
But AS claim he isn’t going to be a part of parent club Real Madrid’s plans next season, with his relationship with manager Zinedine Zidane described as poor.
The Spanish editorial add that he appears set to remain at Arsenal for another year. This is despite recent claims Premier League rivals Manchester City want him.
The Express claimed last weekend how Pep Guardiola is trying to hijack a deal for Ceballos and with a £300 million budget, he has the finances to blow Arsenal out of the water.
Ceballos, however, would be wise to continue his burgeoning form at Arsenal.
Arteta has found a role for the 23-year-old. Acting as a deep-lying playmaker, Ceballos has formed a somewhat unlikely but strong partnership with Granit Xhaka.
Arsenal will be desperate to retain his services. With Matteo Guendouzi out in the cold, there isn’t a great number of central midfield options currently ready at the club.
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