Arsenal ‘can afford’ to beat Tottenham to £65m attacker who Mauricio Pochettino knows well
Tottenham Hotspur have received a massive blow in their pursuit of a Serie A winger as Arsenal’s transfer intentions have now come to light.
Tottenham were pipped to the signing of Eberechi Eze by their North London rivals last summer, with the transfer saga leaving the Lilywhites with egg on their faces.
It now appears that Spurs could be beaten by the Gunners to their top target for a second summer running.
It was reported last month that Tottenham were leading the race to sign an AC Milan star, who has scored 10 goals across all competitions this season, but a deal may no longer be straightforward.
Arsenal ready to meet the asking price of Tottenham target Christian Pulisic
The player of interest is Christian Pulisic, who Arsenal are ready to challenge Spurs for, as per a recent update by Football Insider.
Italian journalist Marco Varini has now revealed that the Gunners have stepped up their pursuit of the former Chelsea man.
Varini claims that Milan wants €75 million (£65m) for Pulisic, which Mikel Arteta’s men have now expressed a willingness to pay.
In light of Arsenal’s willingness to meet the asking price, the Rossoneri have put talks over a new contract with the winger to the back burner, with the player no longer considered ‘untouchable’.
What is Pulisic’s transfer stance?
Varini adds that Milan are currently ‘making the evaluations’ on whether to keep the 27-year-old or sell him, with an official offer from Arsenal now ‘awaited’.
The journalist claims that Pulisic is keen to return to the Premier League this summer, three years on from swapping Stamford Bridge for the San Siro.
It thus appears that Tottenham may have to move fast if they are to have any chance of securing the USA international’s services.
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