Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has made it clear to Atletico Madrid that he's ready to return to La Liga this summer, with negotiations already under way to make that deal happen when the current campaign concludes.
That heartbreaking news for Gunners fans comes from Madrid-based radio station Cadena Cope, with Spanish journalist Antonio Ruiz reporting late last night that Atletico are in talks with Arsenal to sign a player with less than 18 months to run on his current contract.
Cazorla would be a massive loss to Arsenal despite turning 30 last year, with the playmaker in magnificent form over the last three months. The diminutive pass master has stepped up with the Gunners ravaged by injuries this season, but that kind of consistency has also alerted Atletico that there's a deal to be done for a player currently at the peak of his powers.
ARSENAL CAN'T AFFORD TO LOSE HIM
Any doubts over Cazorla's importance to Arsene Wenger can be offset by a quick look at his statistics...
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