Arsenal are closing on a sensational deal for Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain, according to Naples sources.

Radio Kiss Kiss, the official Napoli radio station, reports Higuain “will almost certainly join Arsenal for €50m plus Olivier Giroud" to avoid him going to Juventus.

Host Francesco Marciano made his suggestion yesterday afternoon:

“At the moment the rumour linking Higuain to Juve is true, but I am certain that in the end Pipita will leave Napoli to go abroad.

“He will almost certainly join Arsenal. For now the Gunners are offering €50m plus Giroud. Arsenal are trying to free up funds by selling players so they can increase the economic part of the proposal."