Real Sociedad have made Arsenal a new bid for Carlos Vela.
AS says Real and Arsenal co-own Vela's registration and the Gunners can re-sign the Mexico international for €4.2 million.
Real president Jokin Aperribay was in London on the weekend for talks over an outright deal - offering €8 million plus anther €2 million based on appearances and success to buy the striker.
Arsenal haven't rejected the offer, but there is a long way to go in negotiations if Aperribay is to be successful.
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