Lisandro Martinez is attracted by the prospect of playing in the Premier League as Arsenal push for his signature.
The Gunners had an initial £30million bid rejected by the defender's club Ajax but have returned with an offer of £34m plus add-ons up to £38m.
Ajax though are holding out for around £43m knowing that the Argentine international is also fancied by Manchester United.
Mikel Arteta's side have returned with an offer of £34million plus add-ons for the defender
Martinez has expressed the fact he is happy with the Dutch champions and is very popular with teammates and supporters alike in Amsterdam.