Ajax midfielder Hakim Ziyech has been rejected by Arsenal boss Unai Emery.

The winger admitted it is his dream to play for the Gunners, but cash-strapped manager Unai Emery will look elsewhere this summer.

Emery only has £45m to spend on transfer this summer following his side's failure to secure a spot in the Champions League.

But the Gunners could have bagged themselves a bargain if they activated the 26-year-old's £25m release clause.

However, BBC Sport says Emery has passed on the chance to sign him.