Arsenal have submitted a bid for former Real Madrid star Gonzalo Higuain as the reports revealed recently that he is likely to leave Napoli this summer.
Arsenal have already been in link with the Argentine international in the past but never concluded a deal. However, the recent reports claimed that the striker is now eyeing to join a Premier League club this summer.
Arsene Wenger was keen to sign him before his move to Napoli from Real Madrid few years ago.
His agent who is his father revealed that several top Euorpean clubs are taking interest in his son’s move.
His father Jorge Higuain told El Crack Deportivo: “There are a lot of teams interested in Gonzalo.”
Napoli who paid €40 million for his move from Spanish giants Real Madrid two years ago are keen to keep him at Stadio San Paolo.
Higuain still have three years left on his contract with the Serie A club and his father believes that he will not go anywhere.
Higuain has scored 27 goals in all campaigns for the Italians side this seaosn. Out of 27, 16 in 35 Serie A appearances.
Napoli are currently on fourth place, three points behind Lazio and with two games left this season they might have to play next season without Champions League football.
Columnist: Dany Fendi
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