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Arsenal set to rekindle interest in Barcelona forward David Villa
ARSENAL could redouble their efforts to sign Barcelona forward David Villa in the transfer window.
Villa has been in and out of the Barca first team as he has struggled for form since returning from a career-threatening injury.
The Gunners launched a last-ditch bid in January for Villa and failed, and we reported recently that a potential deal appeared to be dead in the water.
Arsene Wenger is poised to be given a £70m transfer kitty and Firoentina's Stevan Jovetic tops his striking targets.
Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo ascertains Villa is eyeing a World Cup call-up next year and his chances of getting to Brazil could be boosted if he is playing at a top club.
Furthermore, they suggest that Barca are demanding a minimum of £8.4m for Villa which wouldn't be prohibitive for the Gunners.
Despite struggling to hold down a regular starting spot, Villa has managed 10 goals in La Liga.