Boca Juniors are bracing themselves for a bid from Arsenal for winger Cristian Pavon, reports say.
Arsenal are on the hunt for a new forward this January and have opened talks with Boca about the Argentine.
Pavon saw his season derailed by injury, but Unai Emery is a massive fan of the 22-year-old and wants to bring him to England.
The Sun claim Boca are expecting an offer from Arsenal as the South American club hold out for £40million.
Pavons agents are already in touch with several clubs and it is believed the player likes the idea of a switch to London.
Fulhams approach for Pavon seems destined to fail as the Cottagers cannot match Bocas asking price.
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But Boca do believe Arsenals first bid could come close to their £40m valuation.
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Arsenal need extra firepower up front after Danny Welbeck was ruled out for the rest of the season due to injury.
Emery will also need a replacement for midfielder Aaron Ramsey, who is poised to leave the club either in January or next summer when his contract expires.
Pavon can play as a central forward or on either side of the attack, and has already racked up eleven appearances for Argentina.
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Boca Juniors are bracing themselves for a bid from Arsenal for winger Cristian Pavon, reports say.
Arsenal are on the hunt for a new forward this January and have opened talks with Boca about the Argentine.
Pavon saw his season derailed by injury, but Unai Emery is a massive fan of the 22-year-old and wants to bring him to England.
The Sun claim Boca are expecting an offer from Arsenal as the South American club hold out for £40million.
Pavons agents are already in touch with several clubs and it is believed the player likes the idea of a switch to London.
Fulhams approach for Pavon seems destined to fail as the Cottagers cannot match Bocas asking price.
More: Football
But Boca do believe Arsenals first bid could come close to their £40m valuation.
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Arsenal need extra firepower up front after Danny Welbeck was ruled out for the rest of the season due to injury.
Emery will also need a replacement for midfielder Aaron Ramsey, who is poised to leave the club either in January or next summer when his contract expires.
Pavon can play as a central forward or on either side of the attack, and has already racked up eleven appearances for Argentina.
MORE: Olivier Giroud admits he has jealousy towards current Chelsea team-mates
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