Deportivo La Coruna coach Pepe Mel has confirmed interest in Arsenal striker Lucas Perez.

Lucas only left Depor last summer for the Gunners, but is now being linked with a return to the Riazor.

Mel declared: "I knew him before the people of Dépor, he went up from Rayo B to Rayo A and he proved to be an important player at national and European level.

"In the decisions that he takes, I support him and wish him the best.

"If among those decisions can be to return one day to Dépor it would be great news."