Arsenal “on track” to sign Gonzalo Higuain, opening bid falls short of €30m [Marca]

Spanish paper Marca confirm the news that has been swirling round the English press in the last 24 hours – Arsenal are closing in on Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger met with Higuain’s father Jorge on Friday to discuss the possible signing of the Real Madrid striker.

Marca claim the “meeting was fruitful” and “everything is on track to produce an agreement… Higuain’s family is happy with the proposed plans from Arsenal and the Gunners would receive him with open arms.”

Jorge Higuain is now set to be involved in the Arsenal bid for Higuain which does reportedly fall short of the 30 million euros Real Madrid are holding out for.

Arsenal believe, with Higuain keen to leave the Bernabeu, that they will be able to secure the Real Madrid striker for less than 30 million euros.

Juventus had appeared to be in pole position for Higuain, but the talks yesterday seem to suggest Arsenal have now moved in front of the Seria A champions.

In 261 matches for Real Madrid, Higuain scored 121 goals and provided 56 assists.

Meanwhile, Gonzalo Higuain was sent off for Argentina against Colombia in a World Cup qualifier on Friday night – video below.

Related link: Mobbed by Arsenal fans, Arsene Wenger told to buy Higuaín after the Champions League final.