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Five strikers Arsene Wenger could splash his £200m transfer budget on
ARSENE WENGER has been backed to sign a big-money striker this summer - and here's five for the Arsenal boss to consider.
Arsene Wenger has money to burn at Arsenal
Gunners director Lord Harris has revealed the club have £200million sitting in their bank account.
Wenger has spent just £10m ahead of the new season, landing goalkeeper Petr Cech from Chelsea.
Arsenal fans are crying out for a new striker though, despite Olivier Giroud signing a new contract at the Emirates until 2018.
Here Express Sport looks at five goalscorers Wenger could splash the cash on.
Karim Benzema - Spotlight On
Karim Benzema
Arsenal have been linked with a £40m bid for Real Madrid hitman Benzema, who is thought to be Wenger's top striker target. Already battles Olivier Giroud for a place in the France team but would undoubtedly improve the Emirates' strikeforce. However, his agent insists he is happy at the Bernabeu.
Chances of happening: 4/10
Robert Lewandowski Player Profile
Robert Lewandowski
Reports in Spain claim Robert Lewandowski is Wenger's plan B option should he fail to land Benzema. Bayern Munich do not want to sell the Pole and his agent claims he would cost more than £35m. But like Benzema he would represent an upgrade on Giroud.
Chances of happening: 5/10
Fernando Llorente - Spotlight on
Fernando Llorente
Arsenal have also been linked with an £8m swoop for Juventus target man Fernando Llorente. Surplus to requirements with Mario Mandzukic joining the Italian club, he is likely to be interested in joining the Gunners. But is he better than Giroud?
Chances of happening: 7/10
Pierre Emerick Aubameyang - Spotlight on
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Perennially linked with a move to the Premier League, Aubameyang fits the Wenger bill for a versatile forward. Borussia Dortmund insist the Gabon international is not for sale but a bid of around £30m could change their mind.
Chances of happening: 6/10
Alexandre Lacazette Player Profile
Alexandre Lacazette
Another often linked with the big boys of English football, Lacazette is relatively unknown on these shores. Was the top scorer in France last season with 27 goals and at 24 is a good age. Also French which was once a prerequisite for Arsenal signings. Valued at around £25m.
Chances of happening: 7/10
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