Arsenal have long been linked with Grzegorz Krychowiak, but they may end up signing a cheaper alternative in the shape of Bruno Soriano, according to an English tabloid that cites unreliable journalist Emanuele Giulianelli.

With the likes of Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini clearly out of the scene at the Emirates Stadium, the Gunners have reportedly been touted to be tracking down Morgan Schneiderlin, William Carvalho and the likes only to see them sign for their arch-nemeses or stay put.

Villarreal have always been able to fend off interests from European giants for their priced asset, thereby maintaining his status as a one club man, but in the event of Arsene Wenger pulling off a deal for the Spain international nudging out his admirers Milan, the Emirates Stadium crowd could witness the arrival of a highly experienced defensive midfielder, who could aid Francis Coquelin in his developmental process.

However, the link hardly makes sense given the fact that the London side are simultaneously finding it hard to offload players similar to him and the Villarreal midfielder cannot be deemed to be an Arsenal material, especially in his thirties.

Moreover, the rumour is far from being called concrete as none but the one and only Emanuele Giulianelli sees it coming. For the amnesic individuals, he is the same journalist, who claims to call it a day, if Karim Benzema does not end up an Arsenal player by the start of September.