Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the agent of Eduardo Camavinga has denied talk that his client could join Arsenal on loan this January.

What's the word?

The Real Madrid midfielder has been linked with a move to the Gunners of late, with reports claiming the Premier League club wanted to make the 20-year-old their "surprise" winter ambition.

The Gunners certainly look to be in the market for a new midfielder too, with West Ham United's Declan Rice said to be a key target in the summer.

And so, in theory, Camavinga could join on loan now to help with the club's title ambitions before then going back to Madrid, leaving space for Rice to join ahead of the start of next season.

However, while speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano has revealed that a deal doesn't seem realistic at this stage.

Indeed, the journalist explained (1:26): "The agent Joshua Barnett told me no way for Arsenal loan or Chelsea loan or any other club.

"Because many clubs in Europe, all the top clubs in Europe, want Camavinga but Real Madrid are very happy with him and Camavinga is very happy with Real Madrid. So, no way.”

Too good to be true

Camavinga certainly would be an exciting name to bring to the Emirates before the transfer window slams shut at the end of the month. After all, as per Squawka, he has won more duels per 90 than any other player with 360+ minutes in La Liga or the Premier League so far this season.

Still, it sounds as though the Real Madrid ace won't be allowed to go with Carlo Ancelotti backing up Romano's reporting, as he recently told the press: "We will not let Camavinga leave, he's untouchable, like [Luka] Modric and Toni Kroos."

Saying that though, the Frenchman has started just five league games so far this season. So it's not as if he's quite like Modric or Kroos. And if the youngster feels as though he would prefer to move to try and get more minutes, Arsenal could be an attractive proposition.

Still, for now, everything seems to suggest a loan won't be happening but you can never say never in the world of football.