Ever Banega to Arsenal update: Transfer progress made after meeting last night

Unai Emery wants to reunite with his former midfielder, having managed him in Spain.

And a move for the Argentina international is being pushed through by the Gunners' new boss.

Banega is currently away in Russia at the World Cup but his future is being sorted by representative Marcelo Simonian.

The agent travelled to London yesterday and held initial discussions with Arsenal.

According to Italian journalist Nicolo Schira, the meeting was positive as talks surrounded a potential deal for Banega.

Sevilla midfielder and Arsenal target Ever Banega is currently away at the World Cup in Russia

The former Valencia man would offer a wealth of experience to Arsenal in the middle.

And it is an area that needs strengthening at the Emirates following the announcement Jack Wilshere will leave on a free soon while Santi Cazorla has gone too.

A deal has been agreed for Sampdoria midfielder Lucas Torreira, who is expected to join Arsenal.

And Banega could yet follow him to north London, but a transfer is not guaranteed yet.

Schira adds Arsenal must now convince Sevilla to sell him.

The La Liga outfit are reluctant to lose Banega for a second time in two years, having seen him leave for Inter Milan in 2016.

Sevilla re-signed the 29-year-old last summer, however, Arsenal are keen to push a deal through.