Agent confirms Arsenal bid £21m on deadline day for his client

The Gunners made a late move for the midfielder, but their offer was rejected.

The player is now set to stay at his current club for the rest of the season.

Arsenal made a late bid of £21 million for a midfielder on deadline day, but their offer was rejected, the player's agent has confirmed.

The Gunners were keen to add the player to their squad before the transfer window closed, but their offer was not enough to tempt his club into selling.

The player is now set to stay at his current club for the rest of the season.

The agent said: "Arsenal made a late bid for my client on deadline day, but it was not enough to tempt his club into selling."

"The player is now set to stay at his current club for the rest of the season."

The player has been linked with a move to Arsenal for several months, but a deal has never been able to be agreed.