Analysing the transfer gossip – 5th July: Part 2: Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs and more

Arsenal are finalising negotiations with Real Madrid for the £22m signing of Gonzalo Higuain, who will become the club’s record signing and highest paid player.

Full story: Daily TelegraphWhat’s the story? Higuain is the statement of intent signing that Arsenal have needed to make this summer.Does it make sense? Yes, a lot of sense. Higuain is a truly world class striker which is exactly what Arsenal need if they are to compete for the Premier League title again.Is the price right? £22m is a bargain. Higuain has a much better career record than any of the other big name strikers on the move this summer and comes at half the price.Will it happen? 10/10 – It really does look like it will now.