Arsenal are hoping to prise Kieran Trippier away from Atletico Madrid before the market shuts.
The Sun says the Gunners were told last month that Three Lions full-back Trippier, 30, was keen to return to England after two successful seasons in LaLiga.
They were shocked when Atletico demanded the full £34million release clause within the former Tottenham defender's contract.
But with less than a year still to run on his deal - and with Trippier failing to make Diego Simeone's starting line-up for their opening two games - Arsenal hope that the Spanish champions will be open to negotiation.
Atletico are desperately trying to offload players.
But they are not in the mood to do Arsenal any favours after falling out over Thomas Partey's £45m move last year.
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