Arsenal forward Lucas Perez is reportedly the "favourite option" of Sporting CP manager Jose Peseiro this summer, but the Portuguese club could struggle to finance a move.
According to Portuguese outlet A Bola (h/t Lucas Sposito of Sport Witness), Sporting may struggle to offer more than €5 million (£4.5 million) to sign Perez on a permanent basis, and the Gunners are unlikely to accept such a low offer.
Even on loan, it's reported his wages would be a significant issue for Sporting.
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