Arsenal have turned down multiple offers from Roma to sign permanently Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

The Daily Express says the Serie A club have had two bids, the last one of around £10million, rejected by the Gunners for Mkhitaryan.

Arsenal want around £18m for the Armenian winger, who has been on loan at Roma this season, with the Italian club keen to make the move permanent.

Former Manchester United star Mkhitaryan has told friends that he is prepared to take a pay cut to make the move happen and told Arsenal he would like to go, but the two clubs have been unable to agree a fee, though an extension of the loan agreement could be possible.