Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is putting together a £20 million package for Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o.

The People says Wenger has been given the nod to break the bank by the Arsenal board and move for the African striker as replacement for Thierry Henry.

Henry moved to the Spanish giants last week in a deal worth £16m, but Barca were not interested in a swap deal at the time because they value Eto'o at £30m.

However, Wenger feels that, with all that has gone on between Eto'o and Ronaldinho this season, the club are looking to get rid of their fiery star, which could see the asking price lowered.

The only real stumbling block could be if Eto'o wants a rise on his already huge wages of £120,000 a week.

Wenger's future has become uncertain since the departure of David Dein but a big name and new blood coming into Arsenal would surely see him stay.