Having failed in their pursuit of Karim Benzema, Arsenal are now interested in signing Gonzalo Higuain from Napoli, according to Spanish journalist Kike Marin.
With Benzema now out of reach, Arsene Wenger now has to turn his attention elsewhere if he is still keen on bringing in a new forward before the summer transfer deadline day. But the Frenchman insists he is not close to signing anyone, which may worry a few of the Arsenal faithful, including me.
However, El Confidential reporter Marin says Wenger is still in the hunt for a new No.9, and has turned to former target Higuain.
Last night at 9:59pm, Marin tweeted:
‘@Arsenal Wenger still looking for a 9 His first targets have failed and today has been INTERESTED in Higuain #Arsenal.’
At the start of the summer transfer window, Higuain was constantly and continuously linked with a move to Arsenal, but the £67.3 million release clause in his contract proved to be a problem at the time.
But with deadline day fast approaching, Wenger may succumb to the peer pressure and give Napoli what they want for the Argentine striker.
However, with Napoli failing to qualify for the Champions League, Wenger could get his man cheaper than expected, especially if the player himself decides to push for a move away.
The 27-year-old scored 29 goals for Napoli last season and is entering his ‘golden years’ – to quote Wenger.
He may not be the fans’ first-choice striker to come in this summer, but desperate time calls for desperate measures, and Wenger may well be forced to make this move happen to appease the fans, as well as give the side the attacking reinforcements it currently needs.
Personally, I wouldn’t mind seeing Higuain come in!
Well I wouldn’t say…. All I know we need a striker Giroud and walcot gat nothing to prove anymore. Wenger pls make use of €200 in the bank. Pls.
Wenger should try to sign the star man who score 29 goals in a season non of premier league player did that last season
U are talking abt jackson martinez…but he has been sold 2 atletico madrid
a lot of strikers out there but no wait tell last min come on i swear if i was in charge 55 mil grezman 32 mil icardi 22mil wanyama boooom cl pl get back are throne as pride of londan
If it’s higuain, let it happen.
Wenger Is A Stupid Coach. If I Was In Charge Of Arsenal, I Will Loan Out Walcot, Gibs, Ramsey And Mertersacker. I Will Buy Lavezi, Marcelo, Cavani, Wanyama, Colocini And Thiago Alcantara
what’s the problem with Rambo? Is he not a player enough?
Wenger is an arrogant person wit notin to prove @ the end…fans pls dont expect wenger to buy what we nid.
Rasky dear you’re very much right
If I was wenger, I could just buy karin benziem or hiquain.
Arsene wenger now that Walcott and Giroud have got nothing to offer upfront ….make move for a Striker who is hungry of goals…eg Gonzalo Higuine ,Edinson Cavani
For Wenger to seal a deal for Higuain, it will require miracle from God!
Wenger pls just buy one top striker beofore the transfer windon close