Deportivo La Coruna are struggling to find an agreement with Arsenal over the return of Lucas Perez.

Depor president Tino Fernandez admits they're being priced out of a deal for the striker.

"Lucas is at a great club who made a big financial effort for him, there's a high level there and also the desire of the club is not to look for an exit," he said.

"We've spoken to Arsenal, we were interested and we informed them of that, although it's true that that was days ago and other things have happened since then, like the fact that he will not be with the team for a few games."

Having been left out of the squad for Arsenal's pre-season tour of Australia and China Lucas is expected to return to Spain in the coming weeks as he targets a spot in the country's World Cup squad.