Gonzalo Higuain fancies Arsenal switch

Arsene Wenger’s hope of strengthening Arsenal squad for the new season has been boosted after Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain admitted a move to the Emirates could still be on the cards. The North London club are looking to strengthen their attacking division and the Frenchman has made no secret desire in bring in new faces to the club.

“Arsenal? They would suit me, I’m still young and I have goals. There have already been offers and I hope that Madrid do the best for me and themselves. There are many possibilities. I want to go to a league where I’ll be put to the test,” Higuain told the Metro.

The Gunners’ arch rivals Tottenham Hotspur along with Brendan Rodgers’ Liverpool were after the services of the Argentine international. However, with Higuain’s latest remarks, it is set to be believed the North London club have now won the race for the striker’s signature.

However, any move from Arsenal for the services of Higuain will not be an easy task as the Italian champions Juventus are also keen on signing the striker. Earlier Madrid president Florentino Perez revealed the Spanish capital club have are yet to receive any offer form either the English outfits or the Turin club.

“Higuain is absolutely wrong that the club has put him up for sale. He has said he wants to go and has no offers. I’ll talk to him. At this club, if you want to go, you know what to do – meet the clause because it’s not easy to leave if you do not want the club. Juve is a friend and did not say anything to us, so we are surprised,” Perez told Punto Pelota.

Higuain failed to feature regularly in the recently concluded season, with their outgoing manager José Mourinho is fielding French international Karim Benzema ahead of him. Despite the regular playtime, the striker has bagged 16 goals and managed five assists in 28 La Liga appearances.

Should Wenger manager to sign Higuain in the summer, it will bolster Arsenal’s attacking line up.

Source: The Metro