Agent flies out to London, striker ready to sign — Arsenal Transfer News

With the summer transfer window in full swing, managers are working hard trying to strengthen their squads ahead of next season so we’ll bring you all the news and gossip.

How Fernando Llorente compared to Arsenal forwards Olivier Giroud, Danny Welbeck and Alexis Sanchez last season.

According to Corriere Dello Sport, Llorente’ agent has flown to London to meet the Gunners and will conclude a deal for his client if everything goes to plan.

It is not known what was discussed in the meeting with Arsenal officials.

Llorente is now surplus to requirements at Juventus following the summer arrivals of the likes of Mario Mandzukic, Simone Zaza and Paulo Dybala, and the striker will be allowed to leave if the Italian side’s asking price of around £8.5million is met.

Llorente it is believed, would prefer a move to Real over a switch to the Premier League.

The Spanish global was highly sought-after when he left Bilbao two years ago but his stock has fallen our the past 24 months.

Arsene Wenger is looking to sign a new striker and the 30-year-old Juventus forward would bring world class ability to the Emirates.