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Spencer Morgan For Mailonline
Arsenal have reportedly made a an approach to sign Benfica striker Darwin Nunez.
A top centre-forward is the priority this summer with former captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang allowed to leave the club in January and Alexandre Lacazette continuing to struggle for goals.
The latter is also yet to agree to a new deal with his current contract expiring at the end of the season.
Arsenal failed in their attempts to sign Dusan Vlahovic in the January window and have now identified Nunez as an option, according to The Express.
The 22-year-old has had a fine season, scoring 26 goals in 33 appearances in all competitions this season.
He has been a member of the Uruguay national team for two years and has been likened to compatriot Edinson Cavani.
Newcastle and West Ham are also said to be interested but the Gunners would be hard to turn down, particularly if they do manage to secure Champions League football.
They would also be able to pay him handsomely, having removed Aubameyang’s £250,000-a-week wages from the books.
Arsenal ‘make a move for Benfica striker Darwin Nunez’ (msn.com)