Arsenal to sign Mario Gomez?

German international striker Mario Gomez is wanted by Arsenal. The Galatasaray striker has told his agent that he wants to leave Turkey as soon as possible because of political unrest and is available for a cut price fee.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been busy trying to find a suitable striker for next season's campaign and has reportedly set his sights on the former Bayern Munich and Fiorentina man Gomez.

Gomez spent last season on loan at Galatasaray and returns to his parent club Fiorentina, where he is likely to be deemed surplus to requirements.

Arsenal, who are looking for competition for striker Olivier Giroud, have already made contact with the Viola and are ready to pay as much as 5.5 million euros for Gomez's signature.