Arsenal face competition from Barcelona for Boca Juniors winger Cristian Pavon.

Marca says Barcelona are ready to battle it out with Arsenal for Pavon.

The midfielder was part of Argentina's World Cup squad - although he failed to make an impression in Russia.

But Arsenal's transfer chiefs remain keen and have been tipped to make a move.

Barca are also interested though and are ready to offer a lucrative contract in a bid to lure him to the Nou Camp.

Boca are reluctant to sell Pavon and are aware they could start a bidding war for the Argentine international.