Arsenal have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
The highly-rated 23-year-old is a target for both the Gunners and Spanish giants Real Madrid, with his contract at San Mames set to expire at the end of the current season.
But there has been a breakthrough in discussions and he is now expected to sign fresh terms, according to Talksport.
Arrizabalaga, who is considered to be similar in style to Manchester United stopper David De Gea, had been demanding a significant wage increase.