Arsenal in pole position to capture Higuaín's signature

Arsenal are in pole position to capture Gonzalo Higuain’s signature from Real Madrid as Juventus have turned their attentions to Manchester City’s forward Carlos Tevez.

The Serie A champions have had several negotiations with Real Madrid over a move for Higuain but are so far denying to add up to their £18.7m bid for the 25-year-old.


Real Madrid are understood to be asking a fee of atleast £25.5m although President Florentino Perez was quoted last week claiming that the Italian champions offer would be insufficient, sources remain adamant that a deal will be done around that price.


The Gunners have a war chest in excess of £70m to spend and can easily outbid Juventus ,who are now thought to have lowered their sights to cheaper alternatives including Tevez.


The 29-year-old is entering the final year of his contract at the Etihad and Manchester United would be willing to accept a bid of around £10m instead of allowing him on a free next season.


That leaves Arsenal as the sole serious bidders in their battle to sign Higuain. Arsene Wenger has  already tabled a record bid for the club in excess of £20m in attempt to make Higuain , the first major acquisition at Arsenal this summer.