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Arsenal interested in Islam Slimani

Arsenal interested in Islam Slimani


Arsenal interested in Islam Slimani

Gunners shift focus to Slimani

Arsenal have turned their focus towards Sporting Lisbon striker Islam Slimani after missing out on Jamie Vardy. The Gunners are on the look out for a new frontman this summer.

According to Portuguese outlet A Bola, the North London outfit could step up their pursuit for Algerian international Slimani following Vardy's decision to pen four-year extension at Leicester City.

Slimani has been in the form of his life over the past year, and this has sounded interest from several English clubs.

The 28-year-old netted 27 goals for the Lisbon-based outfit as they came runners-up to Benfica for the Primeira Liga title. 

Sporting value their player at around £18m, which is well within the Gunners' budget for the summer.