Arsenal were eventually ‘beaten to the punch’ by Turkish giants Galatasaray, who secured a loan deal until the end of the season for the Spain international. The report in The Athletic added:

While on the continent, Gunners chiefs held talks with the representatives of Joan Garcia, the Espanyol goalkeeper who the club attempted to recruit back in the summer. During those conversations, according to The Athletic, Arsenal also raised the prospect of signing Morata who shares and agent with Garcia.

Premier League champions Manchester City secured victory over Arsenal in the transfer market last month, it has been revealed.Information concerning a win in the window comes just days after Mikel