Arsenal have had a loan bid for Brazilian international Kaka rejected by Real Madrid.
The former world player of the year has had a difficult time at the Spanish side and due to injuries has never been able to secure a first team spot.
According to the Daily Mail, Arsene Wenger tried to move quickly to replace Samir Nasri but Madrid dismissed their offer to take the attacking midfielder on a season-long loan.
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