Arsenal chief Edu is determined to find a new No10 before the summer market shuts.

Football.London says Arsenal are willing to move on from James Maddison to 'explore cheaper options' if they can't strike a deal for the midfielder.

The Gunners are in talks with Leicester City with Mikel Arteta believed to be a huge admirer of the 24-year-old.

Maddison is said to be keen on a switch to the Emirates, but Leicester are in no rush to sell their prized asset as they hold out for their £60million asking price.

Arsenal's director of football Edu is willing to go down another avenue if a deal for Maddison is not feasible, identifying cheaper alternatives for the England playmaker.