Arsenal Transfer News: Latest Rumours and Top Targets Wanted by Arsene Wenger

Arsenal have reportedly made a bid for Udinese striker Duvan Zapata, according to club president Franco Soldati.

Zapata is halfway through a two-year loan deal at Stadio Friuli from Napoli, yet Soldati told Radio Kiss Kiss that offers have come in from elsewhere—including the Emirates Stadium, via Uche Amako of Daily Express:

There is a clause that allows Napoli to recall him [Zapata] early from the two-year loan.

He is very happy in Udine, his agent said that too and I hope he can remain with our jersey.

He also received many offers from abroad, including from Arsenal. However, first we want coach Beppe Iachini to get to know the team so they can make shared decisions.

Gunners fans are crying out for a new striker to lead the line next season, but news of the club’s interest in Zapata won’t exactly fill supporters with optimism.

A renowned star up front is what they really want, although the Colombian certainly has the ability to make a name for himself in the Premier League.

According to WhoScored.com, Zapata scored eight Serie A goals and created two more in 2015/16, with his explosive pace and positional expertise truly …

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