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Arsenal 'turned down the chance to sign Mauro Icardi during the January transfer window after PSG approached Mikel Arteta's side over a potential swap deal' for the Argentine striker

Arsenal turned down the opportunity to sign Mauro Icardi as a part of a swap deal with Paris Saint-Germain during the January transfer window, according to reports.

The Gunners were looking to sign a forward after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang left the Arsenal to join Barcelona on a free transfer.

However, Mikel Arteta decided to place his faith in the current members of the Arsenal squad instead on agreeing terms with Icardi.

Arsenal turned down the opportunity to sign Mauro Icardi as a part of a swap deal with PSG
The Gunners were looking to sign a forward after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang left for Barca

According to The Athletic, Arsenal had the opportunity to sign the Paris Saint-Germain forward during the January transfer window.