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According to The Independent, Barcelona have relaxed their stance on Denis Suarez, meaning the door is once again open for Arsenal to pursue a loan deal for the out-of-favour midfielder.

What’s the story?

In mid-December, The Independent reported Arsenal’s initial interest in the 25-year-old. Now, though, they claim that since then the Gunners have struggled to come to an agreement with the Spanish club due to Barcelona wanting a permanent move away for Suarez. 

According to the latest report from The Independent, the La Liga giants appear happy to sanction a loan deal should Suarez sign a one-year contract extension at the Camp Nou, to ensure that he isn’t lost on a free transfer when his contract expires.

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This arrangement would suit Arsenal, who Unai Emery has already revealed are not in a position to make any permanent signings during this January transfer window. 

A key role to play

Should the north London club now be able to make a deal for Suarez happen, then the Spaniard could have a big impact at the Emirates Stadium.

Suarez has worked with Emery before, during a loan spell with Sevilla for the 2014/15 campaign. For Emery himself, bringing a player already familiar with his methods and demands to Arsenal will only aid his project of rebuilding the Gunners’ squad in his image.

Suarez may represent a slightly underwhelming addition. He certainly isn’t an upgrade technically on the likes of Aaron Ramsey or Mesut Ozil, but in terms of getting Arsenal to function tactically as Emery envisages, he could have a key part to play for the rest of the season.