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Arsenal have reportedly made a bid for Belgium star Yannick Carrasco.

The long-term Gunners target revealed earlier this week that Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang had received an offer.

Carrasco refused to reveal which club had table the bid but Spanish publication SPORT claim it is the Gunners who have made the first move for the 25-year-old ace.

Arsenal were linked with a transfer for the midfielder in January but opted to sign Barcelona star Denis Suarez on loan instead.

The Spaniard failed to shine at the Emirates, with the Gunners deciding not to sign the midfielder on a permanent basis.

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Speaking to Belgian website Nieuwsblad, Carrasco said: "There is now an offer on the table and the negotiations with my agent are progressing well.

"I am the most important player in the club, but I hope the chairman understands me."

It has been well-documented that Carrasco has struggled to adapt to life in China, which has seen him routinely linked with a transfer back to Europe.

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The former Atletico Madrid man added: "From a family point of view, I would rather play in Europe and stay closer to my family. The adjustment for my family was also difficult over there.

"I have become a lot more mature and have learned a lot. Also on the field, where I had to take my responsibility and the team had to bear. But my wish now is to return."