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Arsenal near Higuain deal?

21 June 2013 - 00:03

Initial negotiations have taken place between Arsenal and Real Madrid over a fee for the Argentine striker but sources still regard that a deal is not yet finished between the clubs.

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Gonzalo Higuain has agreed personal terms with Arsenal ahead of a sapid move from Real Madrid this summer.<br />

The Striker will pocket a pay rise if he joins the Gunners way above the modest £64,000-a-week at the Santiago Bernabeu.<br />

Gunners are hopeful that an that an offer of £20m can close the deal, while the Spanish giants are holding out for around £25.5m.<br />

Higuain gave an alert to his buyers by publicly insisting that he would leave Madrid this summer following six years at the La Liga giants.<br />

Juventus have also made the star forward an offer but there are big doubts about their interest in paying a £20m-plus fee.<br />

Arsene Wenger has made a concrete move for Higuain as he bids to break Arsenal’s transfer record comfortably surpassing the club's record  on two new players this summer.<br />

Sources also reveal that Arsenal have also considered activating the £22m release clause in Marouane Fellaini's Everton contract but are yet to open up official talks with the player.<br />

It has been an interesting summer so far with Arsenal also being linked with the likes of Wayne Rooney , Julio Cesar and Ashley Williams.<br />

It will be fascinating to see what happens in the next few days as Wenger tries to add quality to his squad for a title challenge next season.

Written by Sri Aswin