Arsenal have made a shock offer to sign Manchester City forward Savinho on loan, with their Premier League title rivals making their stance on a move clear.
Arsenal have had a quiet start to their summer transfer window, which isn't too surprising because the Gunners don't need to major work on their squad after a season where they won the Premier League and finished as runners-up to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
While some of their rivals like Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have already made signings, with three in the case of the latter, the Gunners are taking their time to ensure they land the right targets who will improve them as they look to retain their Premier League title and go one better in Europe's elite club competition next term.
Arsenal chiefs will be considering any position where they feel they can sign an upgrade, but their attack appears to be one area where there could be activity in the summer window.
With some doubts over the future of Gabriel Martinelli, the north Londoners have been looking at left-sided attacking options, with Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers emerging as a key target in recent weeks.
He isn't the only left-sided Premier League player on the radar though.
Arsenal Hold Talks With Man City Over Savinho Deal
According to RTI Esporte, in Savinho's homeland of Brazil, Arsenal have held talks with Manchester City over a potential move for Savinho.
The Gunners are said to have expressed an interest in signing the 22-year-old on a loan deal from the Etihad, but the proposal was instantly rejected by City, who will only consider permanent offers to let the forward leave.
Tottenham appear to be the club best placed to prise the 'extraordinary' Brazilian away from City, having shown interest in buying him last summer.
The report claims that Spurs have opened initial talks with City and the player's representatives over a move, with the player also attracting interest from Clube Atletico Mineiro in his home nation.
RTI Esporte claim that City would be willing to sell for around €50m (£43m) with Arsenal and Tottenham needing to decide what they're going to do next.
Arsenal Making Progress on Morgan Rogers Deal
While negotiations over a move for Savinho have fallen flat, according to RTI Esporte, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed that Arsenal are making progress over a move to sign Aston Villa and England star Morgan Rogers.
The Gunners want to add a starting left-winger and Rogers fits the bill, with the Englishman having the added bonus of being able to operate in the No.10 role too.
The north Londoners have now made the 23-year-old their top transfer target and club chiefs are expected to submit an offer to Villa for his signature soon.
While he has firm interest from Chelsea, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain, Rogers is said to be keen to seal a move to the Premier League champions, with Villa reluctant sellers if their asking price is matched.
That number is around £100m, according to GMS sources, with Arsenal set to begin formal talks with Villa imminently.