Arsenal’s patient approach could yet pay off amid Atletico Madrid’s explosive breakdown in relations with Barcelona - now, the Gunners must lean on sporting director Andrea Berta to smooth negotiations, and be prepared to send another attacker the other way

Arsenal remain hopeful of securing statement signing of Argentina star but Atletico Madrid are holding firm on £128m asking price

The Gunners are still hopeful that the situation could tilt in their favour as we get closer to the end of the window