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Arsenal are considered favourites to acquire the services of striker Aleksandr Kokorin from Dynamo Moscow, according to reports.
The 24-year-old is regarded as one of the best strikers in Russia, and has recently attracted interest from Manchester United.
According to The Star, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is close to convincing the Russian international to join the Emirates before the transfer deadline.
It is added that the player's agent is in talks with a top Premier League side, and the player is likely to make a move to England in the transfer window.
Written by Sri Aswin
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