Arsenal are set to fend off competition from Manchester United and Tottenham for the signature of Dynamo Moscow striker Alexander Kokorin, according to Metro.
Arsene Wenger’s side have been linked with a host of strikers this summer as question marks continue to be posed over Olivier Giroud’s ability to fire Arsenal to the title.
The Gunners’ pursuit of Karim Benzema has come to an end after the striker firmly rejected reports linking him with a move away from Real Madrid and Arsenal are now set to settle on Kokorin and hope to complete a deal before the transfer window shuts next week.
The 24-year-old has made a bright start to the Russian Premier League, scoring twice from three games. Additionally, Hulk (30) has had more shots on target from inside the box than Kokorin (29) in the RPL over the last three season.s
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