Emiliano Martinez has reportedly turned down Arsenal's latest contract offer after Aston Villa tabled a second bid to sign the goalkeeper.
Argentine Martinez is a wanted man after he shone in the absence of injured Gunners No1 Bernd Leno last season. His performances helped Arsenal finish the season strongly and were vital to the club winning its 14th FA Cup.
Manager Mikel Arteta is keen to tie Martinez down to a new deal at the Emirates Stadium but the 28-year-old is intent on being first-choice shot-stopper so he can break into the Argentina squad.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa are heavily linked with Martinez and have submitted a second bid in the region of £15million to prise him from north London.
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