Arsenal have made a shock approach to Real Madrid ace Gareth Bale.
Don Balon says the Gunners have registered their interest with Bale's camp as they seek a replacement for unsettled attacker Alexis Sanchez.
However, Bale is reluctant to move to Arsenal given his Tottenham history and has replied with a polite 'thanks, but no thanks'.
The Welshman intends to return to the Premier League when he leaves Madrid, but favours Manchester United as his next destination.
Arsenal's approach, meanwhile, suggests manager Arsene Wenger is prepared to spend big to replace Alexis should they lose the Chilean in the coming weeks.