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Roma reluctant to meet Arsenal's £22m demand for Henrikh Mkhitaryan but could seal another loan deal for Gunners' misfit midfielder

Arsenal's attempts to offload Henrikh Mkhitaryan this summer have taken a setback, with Roma unwilling to pay the £22million asking price.

Mkhitaryan has spent the season on loan at the Stadio Olimpico having fallen down the pecking order at the Emirates Stadium under former manager Unai Emery.

The midfielder has struggled with injuries during his time in Serie A and has just 13 league starts for the club this term.

Roma are unwilling to pay Arsenal's u00a322million asking price for Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Roma are unwilling to pay Arsenal's £22million asking price for Henrikh Mkhitaryan

However during his time on the pitch he has struck six goals and contributed three assists.