Arsenal very keen on “flamboyant” £17m star who Chelsea bid for in January

Arsenal are now showing strong interest in a “flamboyant” forward that one of their big PL rivals bid for in the January transfer window, according to a report.

Gunners eyeing a forward

The Gunners are still faring well in their pursuit of the Premier League title, winning their last three games to keep the pressure on Liverpool, but there is a real risk that injuries could derail their season.

Kai Havertz recently became the latest forward to be sidelined, with the German ruled out for the rest of the season due to a hamstring injury, joining Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus on the treatment table.

Ethan Nwaneri and Leandro Trossard have been called upon in the absence of some of Mikel Arteta‘s key players, but the manager may want to bring in additional depth to ensure a similar situation doesn’t arise next season.

There have been widespread reports about Arsenal’s pursuit of a striker, with the likes of Alexander Isak, Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres on the shortlist, but Arteta may also look to bring in a new winger in the summer.

According to reports from Spain, one target they have in mind is Deportivo La Coruna winger Yeremay Hernandez, with the Gunners said to be showing a strong interest in the left-winger.

Hernandez is set to be available on the cheap this summer as there is a €20m (£17m) release clause in his contract, but there may be competition for his signature, with Premier League rivals Chelsea also being named as potential suitors.

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The Blues have been eyeing the 22-year-old for a while, submitting a £8.5m offer in the January transfer window, so it is clear their interest is serious.

However, Arsenal have also entered the picture, with Arteta believing the 22-year-old would fit perfectly into his system.

Hernandez impressing in Spain

The Spaniard has been a key player for Deportivo this season, and he has regularly been in and amongst the goals, scoring nine in the second tier while also providing three assists.

Football talent scout Jacek Kulig has provided an overview of the Deportivo star’s abilities, describing him as a “flamboyant winger” who also has pace and impressive dribbling abilities at his disposal.

The only concern about signing the winger will be the fact he is yet to prove himself in a major league, currently plying his trade in La Liga 2.

However, given that a deal would set Arsenal back just £17m, it could well be a risk worth taking, and the Gunners should be in a strong position to win the race for Hernandez, as Chelsea’s recent form leaves them at risk of missing out on the Champions League.