Gonzalo Higuain: Napoli demand £79m for Arsenal target

Vinnell’s report contradicts this somewhat, since he stated only exploratory contact has been made between Arsenal and Napoli over Higuain: “Sky in Italy has reported that no offer has been forthcoming from the Gunners, but say “intermediaries” have been in contact with the Argentina striker’s brother who acts as his agent”.

Of course though, Manuello had to add in the standard: “At the moment, Giroud is an Arsenal player. Otherwise Higuain will stay for the remaining two years of his deal”, the BBC quoted a source close to Napoli saying. It’s a sum that many players would have taken without blinking, but Higuain rejected it, apparently not wanting to leave the competitive climate of Europe.

Napoli striker and rumoured Arsenal target Gonzalo Higuain reportedly turns down an £800,000-a-week contract to join Hebei China Fortune.

The French worldwide suffered intense criticism from Arsenal supporters last season when he went four months without a goal as the club’s title challenge once again faded before spring arrived.

“There is no fear in Olivier going to Napoli, it is a magnificent city”.

Sky Sports further claim Arsenal would have to cough up a new club-record transfer fee to convince the Stadio San Paolo outfit to sell, meaning it will be in excess of the £42.2million they paid for midfielder Mesut Ozil in summer 2013.

“In Naples, my client could have a wonderful lifestyle, not to mention that Maurizio Sarri’s style of football would get the best out of a striker like him”.

Now might be a good time to shop Giroud, following the deep run Euros run that he had with France.