North London giants Arsenal have been dealt a transfer blow in their pursuit of Sevilla midfielder Ever Banega who is the Gunners choice to replace wantaway Arsenal midfielder, Aaron Ramsey.
Ramsey, 28, is on his way out of the club with six months remaining on his contract coupled with the fact that senior Arsenal officials have opted against offering him an extension.
Argentine international star Ever Banega has been lined up by the Gunners to replace the Welshman.
Banega could reunite with Arsenal manager Unai Emery whom he played for in the colors of the Spanish La Liga duo of Valencia and Sevilla.
However, there could be complications in his proposed move to reunite with the Gunners.
Italian media portal II Messaggero claim that Sevilla won’t release Ever Banega to Arsenal if they can’t sign a replacement for him.
Earlier reports had stated that Sevilla are keen to replace Ever Banega with AS Roma midfielder Javier Pastore but II Messaggero say that that the Italians don’t want him to leave the club.
Ever Banega and Javier Pastore played together for two-time world champions Argentina.
The latest development would be a big blow to Arsenal and their supporters who are desperate to see the club sign quality players to boost the top four push in the second half of the season.
