Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has a three-man shortlist to replace want-away striker Robin van Persie.
The Daily Mail says Arsenal will pursue a new striker signing if Van Persie leaves this summer.
Wenger and his scouting team have spoken at depth about a move for Athletic Bilbao centre-forward Fernando Llorente should their talisman leave.
In addition to Llorente, FiorentinaStevan Jovetic and Borussia Dortmund's Robert Lewandowski have also been discussed as possible replacements for Van Persie.