Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s agent could yet stop a move to Arsenal going through.
The Manchester United star is set to move to the Emirates with Alexis Sanchez leaving the Gunners for Old Trafford.
But BBC Sport journalist David Ornstein believes Mino Raiola is making things difficult for the Arsenal to sign Mkhitaryan.
He wrote on Twitter: “Mkhitaryan deal up to Raiola. If he agrees it happens, if doesn't it won't. No issue with #MUFC or player.
“To clarify on Malcom, reason (among a few) #AFC out was price/value relative to experience - not inexperience alone. Not sure on #THFC reports but Pochettino is a huge fan.”
How Arsenal could line-up if they sign Henrikh Mkhitaryan
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“I’ve worked on transfers for 30 years, so it is likely to happen”
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger
Arsenal are confident of signing Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this month.
Aubameyang was left out of the Bundesliga side’s squad to face Hertha Berlin today, fuelling rumours he’s joining the Gunners.
And according to Goal, Arsenal have made a breakthrough in talks with the attacker.
They claim Arsene Wenger is confident of landing Aubameyang, with the Dortmund star agreeing personal terms.
The Gabon international, who has scored 13 times in 15 Bundesliga appearances this season, is said to be keen on a move to the Emirates.
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Manchester United have a private plane ready to whizz Alexis Sanchez up north.
Chilean journalist Fabian Morales claims the forward’s family are in the UK to celebrate his move with the Red Devils putting on a private jet to speed along his transportation from north London.
“Family, friends and near of @Alexis_Sanchez are in England to be present at the presentation in the @ManUtd... United aircraft (charter) is waiting to take Mkhitaryan from Manchester to London and thus return to Manchester with Alexis,” he wrote on Twitter.
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Wenger admitted the transfer could go through soon, with Mkhitaryan heading the other way.
“I’ve worked on transfers for 30 years, so it is likely to happen,” he explained.
“But at any moment, at any minute, things can break down. That's how the transfer market is. As long as it's not over the line, you have to accept that it can as well not happen. These kind of things are never guaranteed.”