Gonzalo Higuain

[Joe Hart's Dandruff]

Can I row in behind here as well? I wanted us to sign him last season and my view hasn't changed. If we matched Arsenal's offer of £25 mill then surely he would choose us? Great value for money, and he is younger than Cavani too! History has shown that players who do well and score goals in La liga usually replicate their form in the premier league, or even improve, with Torres and Michu springing to mind.

 

[sam-caddick]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...-sign-Gonzalo-Higuain-Asier-Illarramendi.html

Arsenal hope to end their nine-year wait to sign Gonzalo Higuain this week by making a club record £22million offer for the striker.

Sportsmail understands the Argentina international has privately agreed to make the switch to the Emirates Stadium this summer.

And the Gunners - who are also confident of keeping Bacary Sagna and Laurent Koscielny ahead of next season - will this week formalise their interest in the Real Madrid star, who has been told he is free to leave the Bernebeu.
On target: Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain could become Arsenal's record signing in a £22m deal

On target: Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain could become Arsenal's record signing in a £22m deal
Watchful eyes: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been reluctant to splash out hefty fees for players in the past

Watchful eyes: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been reluctant to splash out hefty fees for players in the past

Talks between Arsenal officials and Higuain’s representatives have progressed well and it seems all that is left is for the two clubs to agree a price.

In addition to smashing their transfer current transfer record, the £15million paid to Zenit St Petersburg for Andrey Arshavin, Arsenal are willing to make Higuain their top earner on around £150,000-per-week.

The Gunners have kept close tabs on the 25-year-old forward ever since his breakthrough into River Plate’s first-team in 2004.
Flop: The disappointing £15m capture of Andrey Arshavin is Arsenal's current record transfer fee

Flop: The disappointing £15m capture of Andrey Arshavin is Arsenal's current record transfer fee

Arsenal explored the possibility of signing the French-born Argentinian in 2006, but Real Madrid beat them to the punch.

But Wenger’s long wait to work with Higuain now looks set to end this summer.

Arsenal maintain a strong interest in Wayne Rooney and Stevan Jovetic, but the Higuain deal is viewed as the most realistic.
Young Gun? Arsenal are also lining up a move for Spanish U21 star Asier Illarramendi (centre)

Young Gun? Arsenal are also lining up a move for Spanish U21 star Asier Illarramendi (centre)

Meanwhile, The Gunners are leading the chase for Spain Under 21 international Asier Illarramendi.

The £10million-rated Real Sociedad defensive midfielder has been outstanding all season and has attracted attention from Real Madrid.

Arsenal have also been monitoring Gilbert Imbula - as revealed in Sportsmail - but Illaramendi would fit well alongside fellow Basque Mikel Arteta.

 

[TheMaineRoad]

Fantastic player. If we miss out on Cavani, worth a punt IMO..

 

[NoahCity]

Looks like he is Arsenal bound. we don't even know if we are in for him though, do we? Really wonder who is 2nd or 3rd choice (if there is anybody) behind Cavani for striker position.

 

[Joehannes]

Looks like he is Arsenal bound. we don't even know if we are in for him though, do we? Really wonder who is 2nd or 3rd choice (if there is anybody) behind Cavani for striker position.

Reports of first refusal in Jovetic. Tolmie guessed at Jackson Martínez last week, I think.

Could definitely see those two coming in if we sold both Tévez and Dzeko.

 

[Ray78]

If Higuain is heading for Arsenal then our chances of signing Jovetic has increased a fair bit.

 

[MihaiCity]

Looks like he is Arsenal bound. we don't even know if we are in for him though, do we? Really wonder who is 2nd or 3rd choice (if there is anybody) behind Cavani for striker position.

Reports of first refusal in Jovetic. Tolmie guessed at Jackson Martínez last week, I think.

Could definitely see those two coming in if we sold both Tévez and Dzeko.

sell tevez dzeko with ballo already gone and replace them with jackson martinez jovetic and guidetti

 

[The Fat el Hombre]

Laughable that Higuain is going at less than half the price of Cavani. We can get Higuain, Isco and possibly a centre half for the price of Cavani! Ridiculous

 

[JoeMercer'sWay]

Arsenal are stupid really, look at all the stars they've let go in recent years and now they put their hand in their pocket.

 

[The_Mo]

Arsenal are stupid really, look at all the stars they've let go in recent years and now they put their hand in their pocket.

They've paid off their debt for the stadium now. Expect them to be much more active in the transfer windows from here on in.