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Arsene Wenger prepares striker bid to replace this Arsenal star (Liverpool won't be happy)
ARSENE WENGER is lining up a move for Ajax striker Arkadiusz Milik.
Arsene Wenger to battle Liverpool and Barcelona for Ajax striker Arkadiusz Milik
That is according to Polish outlet Futbol News, who claim the Gunners face a number of competitors to secure the 22-year-old's signature this summer.
Liverpool and Barcelona are also thought to be preparing bids for Milik, while Inter Milan, Juventus, Leicester, Everton, Marseille, Bayern Munich and Lazio have also shown an interest.
Milik has emerged as one of Europe's best young forwards since joining Ajax from Bayer Leverkusen, scoring 42 goals in 69 games over the last two campaigns.
And Wenger is reportedly keen on landing the 22-year-old ahead of next season as a potential replacement for 29-year-old Gunners striker Olivier Giroud.
Arkadiusz Milik has scored 42 goals in two seasons for Ajax
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The Frenchman, who has scored 20 goals in all competitions this term, has struggled to hold onto a first-team spot since Danny Welbeck's return from injury in February.
Futbol News suggest that Ajax will struggle to keep hold of the 6ft 2in target man in the summer if he impresses for Poland during Euro 2016.
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