Reality signing: Lucas Perez

The Independent claimed back in June that Perez would be allowed to leave Arsenal for just £13million this summer, a huge £4million less than the fee Arsenal paid for him.

It is said that Everton were interested in signing the former Deportivo La Coruna ace, along with a handful of top-tier Spanish sides.

Hardly given any opportunities at Arsenal in the Premier League last season, but he still managed to score seven goals and lay on five assists in his 21 league and cup appearances for the Gunners.

The Spaniard would prove a much cheaper alternative to Dembele but still possesses the quality to regularly unlock Premier League defences, with Arsenal much more willing than Celtic to sell their striker.