Sparta Prague want Tomas Rosicky

Sparta Prague are lining up a summer bid for Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky.

The Czech international recently signed a one-year extension with the Gunners, in spite of featuring rarely in the first-team last season.

It is now understood that Sparta - Rosicky's first club - are keen on having the player make an emotional return to his hometown this summer.

“I’d love him to come and for it to happen soon, but I don’t want to put uncomfortable pressure on Tomas. It’s up to him, I understand that leaving Arsenal isn’t easy." the club's major shareholder Daniel Kretinsky said.

Rosicky joined the Gunners from Borussia Dortmund in 2006.