Arsenal are monitoring developments with Athletic Bilbao’s Fernando Llorente.
The 27-year-old is open to a move to England and has only one year left on his contract but his buy-out clause means clubs will still have to fork out close to £28million.
The Lion King as he is known is an amiable person and is looked after by his brother Txus. Arsenal know all about him but much will depend on Robin Van Persie.
Manager Arsene Wenger remains keen on Montpellier’s Olivier Giroud as well as Llorente’s Bilbao teammate Javi Martinez.
by Sportsmail