Real Sociedad are currently leading the chase for Arsenal youngster Pedro Botelho, according to talkSPORT.
The Brazilian left-back, who looks set for his third season on loan in Spain, joined the Gunners back in 2007 from Figueirense, but has yet to obtain a work permit to play for the Premier League outfit.
The 21-year-old has spent the past three seasons out on loan, completing valuable spells with Spanish Second Division clubs, Salamanca, Celta Vigo and Cartagena, where he managed to rack up a combined total of 94 appearances and 5 goals.
It is still undecided whether or not Arsenal will try and obtain a work permit for Botelho in order for the Brazilian to finally make the move to North London this summer, so a loan deal looks highly likely at present. However, it is believed that Botelho would prefer a crack at the La Liga should he stay in Spain another year.
Rayo Vallecano and Real Sociedad are both said to be keen on a loan deal for the Arsenal starlet this summer, but it appears a move will solely depend on whether he is granted a work permit or not.
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