Arsenal on alert as Barcelona fail to sign Celta's Nolito

Arsenal on alert as Barcelona fail to sign Celta's Nolito

After FC Barcelona failed to reach a deal with Celta Vigo for their forward Nolito, Arsenal are on alert.

Arsene Wenger has admired the player for a while and the English club may strike, with Barcelona out of the picture.

Given their finances, they would have no trouble bringing the Celta man in, with a €18m release fee clause just a pittance for a team like the Gunners.

They have until February 1 to find a deal, when the transfer window shuts.

Barcelona can't spend any money at the moment and Celta Vigo rejected their bid to loan Nolito with an option to buy at a later date.