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Arsenal have taken a major blow in their attempt to raise funds for the signing of Houssem Aouar or Thomas Partey this summer.
The Gunners have been busy in this transfer window, but they need to sell players before they can sign any of those midfielders.
Reports emerged last week that they will sell Shkodran Mustafi this summer, with the Italian side, Lazio, aiming to sign the former Valencia player for £ 11 million.
That transfer fee will have been added to the £ 20 million the Gunners accrued since the transfer of Emiliano Martinez to Aston Villa.
But those plans have now been shattered after Lazio decided to pursue an alternative target.
The Daily Express quotes journalist Fabrizio Romano as saying that Lazio have been moved by their former player, Wesley Hoedt of Southampton.
The defender has struggled since moving to The Saints and has now earned a return to the Italian capital on loan.
This will be a huge blow to Arsenal’s plans for the season, but the Gunners can sell it to other suitors.
They can also make money off the sale of their other players, but that will delay signing their goals and the transfer window is nearing its closing date.
