Arsenal have been dealt a crucial setback in their pursuit of Christopher Nkunku after RB Leipzig insisted the sought-after playmaker will stay put for at least another season.
Nkunku, 24, has shone in the Bundesliga and on the continental stage this season to emerge as a key target for the Gunners, who had a quiet January window in terms of incomings.
The versatile attacker scored a brilliant hat-trick against Manchester City in the Champions League group stage and his overall tally stands at 31 goals or assists in 30 games.
