Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is edging closer to landing Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain. The Mirror says Wenger is closing in on a £20million deal for Higuain after holding further talks with the Real Madrid striker.

Real president Florentino Perez has made it clear that Higuain is free to leave, and the Argentinian's name has been circulated among Europe's top clubs.

Arsenal boss Wenger is believed to have met Higuain and his father Jorge, who is also the 25-year-old's agent, in Paris, and they have now held further discussions about a potential move to the Emirates.