Arsenal must commit a staggering £150million if they want to complete a move for priority January target Dusan Vlahovic.
Nevertheless, the Gunners have not been put off by the huge financial outlay and are working to seal a deal to sign a player recognised as one of the best emerging talents in European football.
Head coach Mikel Arteta wants to sign a new centre forward and the club have identified the Fiorentina star as their preferred option this month. They also have an interest in Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin, but the chances of luring the England star from Goodison Park in January appear remote.