Forgotten Arsenal player who was banished 'after annoying Mikel Arteta' targeted by European giants

An Arsenal player who 'annoyed' Mikel Arteta is wanted by a European giant, according to stunning reports.

After finishing in second place in the Premier League last season, Arteta is set to reinforce his side in an attempt to bag their first title since 2004.

Arsenal have submitted a 'monstrous offer' for a Euro 2024 star, who is also wanted by Chelsea and Liverpool.

As well as incomings, the club are set to trim their squad to make way for new signings, having ruthlessly axed two players this summer.

Another player who seems destined to be on the chopping block is Nuno Tavares, who has spent the last two seasons away from Arsenal.

He enjoyed a loan spell at Marseille in the 2022/23 season, making 39 appearances in all competitions - scoring six goals.

And he spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest, where he played 12 games across all competitions.

Ahead of the new campaign, Ajax are considering a move for the left-back, having returned to his parent club following his loan spell at Forest, according to Sky Sports.

Nuno Tavares in action for Arsenal. Image Getty

Tavares joined Arsenal from Benfica in the summer of 2021 on a long-term contract in a deal worth around £8 million.

He played 28 games for the club in the 2021/22 season before being shipped out on loan after 'annoying' Arteta.

The Gunners manager and his staff were 'often annoyed with his behaviour'.

Arteta is thought to be looking to seal the defender's move away from the Emirates, with Ajax a possible destination ahead of the new season.