Report: Gonzalo Higuain Could Be Arsenal's If They Cough Up £22 Million

The Mirror is reporting that if Arsenal really want to sign Real Madrid and Argentina star striker Gonzalo Higuain, they will have to spend as much as £22 million

Arsenal, who's valuation of Higuain ranks at £18 million, may be forced to spend more than they might have initially wanted for the player, with rumors that their current top transfer target, Stevan Jovetic, may be on his way from Fiorentina to Juventus.

Gonzalo has been a force to be reckoned with in world football for the best part of five years now, but has recently fallen out of favor with the Galacticos. 

Karim Benzema has primarily been used as Madrid's first choice striker this year, and with Higuain constantly finding himself resigned to the bench, he is looking for a way out of the club.

Higuain, despite his Argentinian routes, was born in France—and that french connection may be a huge deal when it comes to the side with whom he will eventually sign.

Arsenal have become notorious for their acquisition of French talent since Arsene Wenger arrived at the club back in 1995. 

With the exit of Robin van Persie this summer to Manchester United, many fans were unhappy with the replacements brought in to make up for the loss of their world class forward.

Higuian may be the solution to these worries, with a proven Champions League pedigree. 

If the transfer does come to fruition, then Arsenal may be in a genuine position to challenge for the Premier League title next season—or failing that, at least one piece of silverware.

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