Arsenal On The Verge Of Completing £62 million Deal For Attacker

Arsenal will sign Paris Saint-Germain’s Edinson Cavani during the summer for a reported fee of £62 million, according to the Daily star. Cavani, who failed to settle since arriving in the French capital from Napoli has regularly been linked with a move away. The Uruguayan has been unable to get regular games with Zlatan Ibrahimovic taking up the role that he prefers and Arsenal have made a bid and taken the lead in the race to sign him.

The 27 year old was also of interest to United as the perfect replacement for Radamel Falcao who is at the moment on loan with them and has not impressed many with his performances. Dutch manager Louis van Gaal feels the need for more additions in the January transfer window and Cavani was expected to be on top of his list. Also though Arsenal desperately need another defensive midfielder and a central defender, the long list of injuries and availability of funds has made the deal possible. Now with Lukas Podolski shipped out on loan to Inter Milan, a move for the frustrated striker does look quite possible. Reports also suggest Paris Saint-Germain boss Laurent Blanc has lost his patience with the misfiring striker and has decided to let the striker leave if he intends to.