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Arsenal Transfer News: Latest on Gonzalo Higuain and Thomas Vermaelen Rumours

Arsenal have been given a boost in their pursuit of Napoli forward Gonzalo Higuain after the Argentinian reportedly turned down a huge offer to join Chinese Super League club Hebei China Fortune.

According to Sky Sports News HQ's Kaveh Solhekol, the 28-year-old was offered a staggering weekly wage of £800,000 to move to the Far East:

Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain turns down £800,000 a week to play for Hebei China Fortune

— Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) July 13, 2016

The fact that Higuain reportedly turned down such a colossal offer is surely good news for Arsenal as it seems to indicate that he wants to remain in European football.