Dani Ceballos set for Arsenal loan return as Real Madrid midfielder targets Spain role in Olympics, Euros

Arsenal are closing in on a new loan deal to bring Dani Ceballos back to the club.

The Real Madrid midfielder spent last season at Emirates Stadium and he impressed towards the end of the campaign, helping the Gunners win a record 14th FA Cup.

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has always wanted to keep Ceballos, but there were fears a deal could be off the table last month when Madrid asked the Spaniard to attend pre-season.

However, talks have continued between the clubs and an agreement is now close for Ceballos to rejoin Arsenal on loan.

Despite being recalled by Madrid, the 24-year-old has always wanted to return to north London. In a short space of time, Ceballos formed a good relationship with Arteta and the rest of the Arsenal squad.

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He watched Saturday’s Community Shield victory over Liverpool back home in Spain, but posted videos of himself celebrating Arsenal’s penalty shootout win on social media.

Ceballos is also attracted by a return to Arsenal due to the fact it will guarantee him game time ahead of next summer’s rescheduled European Championship and Olympics.

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The midfielder wants to play in both competitions but he has slipped down the pecking order at the Bernabeu.

Ceballos’s return will bolster Arteta’s midfield options ahead of the new season, while the fact he is set to come back on loan will also help Arsenal’s finances.

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