However, Spanish outlet Cadena Ser claim Deportivo have rejected Arsenal's £17million bid for the forward.
The report claims the La Liga club have declined the offer as the Gunners wanted to pay for the transfer in two instalments rather than one upfront fee.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been in the market for attacking reinforcements all summer.
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