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Arsenal Look To Sign ‘New Gonzalo Higuain’ In January – reports

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is hopeful of improving his attacking options in the January transfer window with a deal to sign Boca Juniors striker Jonathan Calleri.

The forward has impressed to the extent that he has been dubbed the new Gonzalo Higuain by sections of the press, showing his talent.

Reports in Argentina suggest that Wenger has sent his scouts to track the 21 year old Boca player ahead of a possible January swoop for the forward.

It might not be easy for Wenger, however, with the giants of Argentinian football believed to be desperate to keep Calleri until the summer.

This might mean that a move for the player cannot be pushed through during the winter transfer window, according to the Daily Star.

Calleri moved to Boca earlier this year, and has scored six goals in just 15 games for them.

The likes of Yaya Sanogo, Lukas Podolski and Joel Campbell are set to leave Arsenal in January, meaning that forward recruits are required.

Arsenal Chase 5 Goal Ace – reports

Arsenal are chasing a Boca Juniors striker who has been dubbed the new Gonzalo Higuain, as reported by the Daily Express.

Jonathan Calleri is regarded as one of the most promising strikers to have developed in South America in the last few years.

Arsenal have been hit by injuries to their strikers this season, especially the long term one suffered by Olivier Giroud towards the beginning of the season.

While the French international striker is set to return for the north London side when they host Manchester United on Saturday, Arsene Wenger is looking to the future of his strikeforce.

As a result, reports in the continent suggest that the Gunners are considering a move to sign Calleri in the winter transfer window.

However, Calleri would be unlikely to make an impact in the near future.

Arsenal would look to loan him out, like they did with Joel Campbell, before bringing him back to the Emirates Stadium.