Now, however, a deal for Carrasco appears more likely, and it certainly appears one that the player himself is keen on making happen. "I am aware that I am an important player for the team but I hope they let me leave. Carrasco also claims he has what it takes to make an impression in the Premier League, and believes he is perfectly suited to the fast-paced nature of the division. "The Premier League is more physical, but there are also a lot of spaces to run into," he added. It remains to be seen how much Dalian Yifang demand for their player, with Unai Emery's transfer budget limited due to Arsenal's failure to qualify for next season's Champions League.

Source: Daily Mirror June 10, 2019 00:59 UTC