The winger left Torino this summer to sign with the La Liga champions for €16 million could be on his way to England in January with Arsenal being the likely destination.

His time in Spain has been surprisingly underwhelming. The 27-year-old who has made no starts and just seven appearances from the bench is yet to impress Simeone.

Atletico are unsure about selling the winger because the rules in Spain would forbid them from reinvesting the money they received. 

Arsenal have contacted Atletico who are so far unsure what they want to do with him, With Cerci’s proven record in Italy, new Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini is also understood to be interested in his services.

The arrival of the Italian could mean the exit for Lukas Podolski who has already fallen down the pecking order at Arsenal.