---
title: "Arsenal shelve plans to re-sign former Gunners star"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-shelve-plans-to-re-sign-former-gunners-star/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Prescott"
section: "Arsenal Football Club"
published: "2014-06-16T18:00:56Z"
modified: "2014-06-16T18:00:56Z"
---

# Arsenal shelve plans to re-sign former Gunners star

[![Carlos Vela](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Carlos-Vela1-500x304.jpg)](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Carlos-Vela1.jpg)Real Sociedad look set to keep hold of Mexican winger Carlos Vela after agreeing an £8 million deal with Arsenal to secure his full rights.

The Gunners were considering activating a £2.5 million buy-back clause which they put in the deal which initially took him to Real Sociedad.

But according to the [Daily Star](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/384071/Arsenal-agree-8m-deal-with-Real-Sociedad-for-Mexican-striker-Carlos-Vela), the North London club and the La Liga outfit have struck a deal that will see Arsenal cut all ties with former Mexican international Vela.

Arsene Wenger will receive £8 million for the deal just a week after receiving £5.6 million from Barcelona’s sale of Cesc Fabregas to Chelsea.

And the French tactician could still put that money towards a bid for attacking reinforcements with AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli and Real Madrid starlet Alvaro Morata both heavily linked.

### **Arsenal fans. Do you think your club should have brought Vela back to the club or are you happy with the £8 million to spend on new players? Let us know your thoughts below.**

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