Yannick Carrasco has put Arsenal on alert by admitting he wants to leave the Chinese Super League and return to Europe this summer.
The 25-year-old left Atletico Madrid for a move to China with Dalian Yifang in January 2018, and immediately hit the ground running.
The Belgian winger has 10 goals and nine assists in 28 appearances for his current club, including three goals in the first two games of the 2019 campaign.
But Carrasco, who was linked with a move to the Gunners in the January transfer window this season, has recently found himself on the fringes of the Belgium squad.
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And the former Monaco and Atletico star has now stated his intention to return to European football as soon as possible, no doubt keen to retain his place in his country’s starting XI.
He said: "I would love to return to Europe. A lot of clubs were interested in me.
"We tried to find a solution in January that would enable me to leave Dalian Yifang.
"But I can understand the club's thinking. They wanted me to stay.
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"I still feel OK in China. But I have lost my starting place in the Belgian national side.
"This can happen with a team of their quality.
"With the level of competition there will always be times when you don't get to play a lot."
