Arsenal had been keen on securing his services five years ago after firing in nine LaLiga goals for Leganes during the 2018/19 season. It was reported at the time how the Gunners were in pole position to nab him, but he remained at Leganes, before joining Sevilla in the 2020 winter window. En-Nesyri was then tipped as a possible replacement for Alexandre Lacazette in 2022, however Mikel Arteta opted instead to bring in Gabriel Jesus.