Arsenal flop Denis Suarez in transfer to Celta Vigo from Barcelona after North London nightmare

ARSENAL loan flop Denis Suarez is reportedly close to signing for La Liga outfit Celta Vigo on a permanent deal from Barcelona.

Suarez left Barca for Arsenal on loan in January, but the 25-year-old managed just six appearances after being ruled out of the last 10 games through groin injury.

The Gunners had the option to sign the 25-year-old on a permanent basis after his loan expired, but after failing to impress Emirates chiefs Suarez returned to Spain.

According to Mundodeportivo Barca bosses met with Celta on Saturday to thrash out a deal for the midfielder.

It is understood the clubs have reached an “definitive agreement” and Suarez will sign a four-year deal.

Spanish champions Barca are holding out for £13.5million, plus add-ons that could lead to Suarez’s becoming Celta’s most expensive signing.

The departure of the midfielder comes as Nou Camp chiefs plot a clearance in order to re-sign Neymar, having sold the Brazilian star for a record £198m in 2017.

It is thought ex-Liverpool man Philippe Coutinho could be included in a deal to sign Neymar, but Frenchman Ousmane Dembele will not be sold.

Croatian playmaker Ivan Rakitic is also a potential casualty, and Spanish reports claim Manchester United have approached Barca twice regarding a transfer.

It is understood Nou Camp chiefs are willing to sell the Croatian, but will demand £45m.

United were said to have opened their interest in with an offer of £31.5m – but were rebuffed with their approach.