Arsenal are reportedly set to make their move for Boca Juniors forward Cristian Pavon and will trigger his release clause "within hours" as they seek a successor to Alexis Sanchez. Elsewhere, West Ham United are said to be interested in Mohamed Elneny.
Sanchez appears to be on his way to Manchester City this month, and Argentinian broadcaster TyC Sports reported Arsenal are prepared to pay Pavon's £27 million release clause to land him as a replacement now (h/t Daily Star's Andy Wilson).
According to Goal's Sam Lee, City sporting director Txiki Begiristain has been in negotiations with the Gunners since Friday seeking a resolution to the Sanchez situation, but price remains an obstacle in the saga.