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Arsenal hope a new approach will see them beat Chelsea to signing of Real Madrid's Jese
ARSENAL are hoping to land Real Madrid starlet Jese Rodriguez by making a loan offer in January, according to reports.
Arsenal are reported to be weighing up a loan offer for Jese Rodriguez
The 22-year-old is understood to be unsettled at the Bernabeu due to a lack of playing time under manager Rafa Benitez.
Reports that emerged yesterday claimed the Gunners had entered the race to sign him, with Chelsea also thought to be long-term admirers.
Blues boss Jose Mourinho was said to be weighing up a £15million offer in the summer transfer window.
Jese's agent has already spoken out on the subject of his client's future, claiming "he needs to play more."
That was understood to have alerted Arsenal and Spanish publication Sport claim they might hold the trump card.
Real president Florentino Perez is believed to favour a loan move or a deal with a clause to buy him back in the future.
Jese is firmly behind Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale at Real Madrid
And Gunners boss Arsene Wenegr could be wiling to oblige by lodging a loan offer in January.
The youngster remains firmly behind the preferred front three of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema in the Spanish capital.
As a result, reports claim he would be interested in a move if one presents itself.
Inter Milan are also thought to be interested.