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Arsenal have explored the possibility of signing Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman ahead of Friday’s transfer deadline.
Mikel Arteta wants to sign a striker as he seeks to create more competition across the attacking line.
The 28-year-old Coman could leave Bayern this week and there is strong interest from Saudi Arabia, particularly Al-Hilal.
But Coman’s plight has put the Gunners on notice ahead of the final hours of the transfer window.
The cost of Coman’s arrival in the Emirates is crucial to a successful move, especially given the lucrative wages on offer in the Middle East.
Arsenal are interested in signing Kingsley Coman before Friday’s deadline
Mikel Arteta wants to bring in a striker to strengthen his forward line
He currently earns around £300,000 a week at Bayern.
Coman still has a contract that runs for less than three years.
There are doubts whether Arsenal would pay Coman the same salary, which could put them at a disadvantage given the wealth on offer in Saudi Arabia.
But Arsenal can offer Coman the chance to continue his peak years at the highest level, with the Gunners expected to challenge for the Premier League title again this season and go deep in the Champions League.
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