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The Arsenal boss is a big fan of the powerhouse striker, who is on a fine run of goal-scoring form with six strikes in 11 appearances.

Wenger is understood to be well aware Watford are extremely unlikely to sell their skipper, or fellow striker Odion Ighalo - who has taken the Premier League by storm with 14 goals in 20 appearances.

But he is in the market for a hitman, knowing adding a ready-made striker to his squad could be key to the club winning their first title for 12 years.

The Gunners are currently top the table, leading Leicester by two points, and Wenger has revealed he is looking to land two players.

Basel midfielder Mohamed Elneny is the first of those and he is due to fly in today to wrap up his £7m signing.

But the 23-year-old is likely to be eased into action, not having played since December 10 because of the winter break in Switzerland.

Deeney recently admitted it would be financial suicide for Watford to let Ighalo go in this month’s transfer window.

“The value of selling Odion for, what would he be worth? £20m, £25m?” he said.

“Or staying up and getting £200m? Simple business maths, he’s not going to sell him.”

The 27-year-old former Walsall striker signed a new five-year contract in the summer, but Wenger could try to tempt Watford with a bid of around £20m.