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title: "Arsenal in talks to land record-breaking striker deal"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-in-talks-to-land-record-breaking-striker-deal/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Josh Challies"
section: "Arsenal Football Club"
published: "2016-01-26T18:58:43Z"
modified: "2016-01-26T18:58:43Z"
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# Arsenal in talks to land record-breaking striker deal

![Alvaro Morata](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Alvaro-Morata-500x352.jpg?admin)Arsenal fans in the Transfer Tavern haven’t been optimistic about making any new signings but they’ve sparked into life this afternoon, following reports of significant developments.

[*TalkSport*](https://talksport.com/football/tottenham-and-arsenal-do-battle-juventus-striker-alvaro-morata-160125182514)[state](https://talksport.com/football/tottenham-and-arsenal-do-battle-juventus-striker-alvaro-morata-160125182514) Arsenal have made an enquiry to Juventus concerning striker Alvaro Morata, with the Spaniard looking to find form that can land him a spot in Spain’s European Championship squad this summer.

The forward has attracted vast interest from the continent and although Juventus do not want to sell, a bid that matches [Morata’s valuation of £49.6m](https://metro.co.uk/2016/01/26/top-outlet-says-arsenal-in-transfer-talks-to-sign-alvaro-morata-5644471/) would be hard to turn down- and that price would break Arsenal’s figure for a record signing.

23-year-old Morata is one of the finest up-and-coming strikers on the continent and Arsenal need attacking reinforcements, with the Gunners title campaign set to be shattered should top-scorer Olivier Giroud hit any injury problems or loss of form.

North London rivals [Tottenham have joined Arsenal in pursuit of a deal](https://talksport.com/football/tottenham-and-arsenal-do-battle-juventus-striker-alvaro-morata-160125182514), with the Premier League duo believing a deal could be reached before the mid-season window slams shut next Monday.

Our landlord believes Arsenal should go all-out to secure this deal, stating Morata’s signing could be the catalyst to propel Arsene Wenger to his first Premier League trophy in 12 years.

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