Arsene Wenger and Arsenal received a welcome piece of good news in the last few days, as Juventus reportedly informed compatriots Napoli that they will not be paying the release clause for the transfer of Gonzalo Higuain. Both Arsenal and the Italian champions have been heavily linked with the former Real Madrid man, with Wenger desperate for attacking reinforcements. Danny Welbeck looks likely to face a lengthy period on the sidelines through injury, and Olivier Giroud suffered a frustrating campaign last time around, which included a fourteen match goal scoring drought. Despite finishing in second place in last season’s Premier League table, the Gunners faltered significantly after the...
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