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Arsenal transfer news: Arsene Wenger will only buy a ‘superstar’ striker as he targets Robert Lewandowski and Antoine Griezmann

Gunners boss desperate to land top-class forward to lead the line next season and is still interested in Alexandre Lacazette

ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger wants to bring in a superstar striker before the end of the transfer window - with Robert Lewandowski and Antoine Griezmann his top targets.

The Gunners chief is desperate for a forward and willing to spend big on either of the pair - who will cost more than £60m.

 Arsene Wenger is hoping to sign Bayern Munich ace Robert Lewandowski
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Arsene Wenger is hoping to sign Bayern Munich ace Robert LewandowskiCredit: Getty Images
 Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann is another Gunners target
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Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann is another Gunners targetCredit: Getty Images

His main target is Bayern Munich forward Lewandowski, who has stalled on signing a new contract because of his huge wage demands.

Wenger has been an admirer of the Poland ace, 27, since his days at Dortmund, and initial talks have begun on whether a deal could be struck with the German giants.

If he fails to land Lewandowski, he will turn his attention to 25-year-old Atletico Madrid star Griezmann.

It is thought the pair spoke briefly at Euro 2016, but a deal would be difficult after the Frenchman signed a new five-year contract in June.

But there is hope in landing Griezmann, as it emerged today he has an £85.5m buyout clause.

 Lewandowski's Bayern future is in doubt after contract talks stalled
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Lewandowski's Bayern future is in doubt after contract talks stalledCredit: Reuters
 A move for Griezmann could be difficult after he signed a new five-year deal
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A move for Griezmann could be difficult after he signed a new five-year dealCredit: Getty Images

An Emirates source said: "Arsene is willing to spend on a striker this summer, but only for the right man.

"He has his targets and players he thinks will improve the squad, but this could go down to the wire."

Arsenal are known for their last-gasp raids, having brought into numerous players on transfer deadline day in recent years.

Another option for Wenger is Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, who he has already made a £29m bid for this summer.

 Lyon ace Alexandre Lacazette has been strongly linked with an Emirates move
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Lyon ace Alexandre Lacazette has been strongly linked with an Emirates moveCredit: PA:Press Association
 Arsenal have already failed with a £29m bid for the hitman
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Arsenal have already failed with a £29m bid for the hitmanCredit: Getty Images

The French international wants a switch to the Emirates, and is highly-rated by the Gunners manager.

But Lyon have offered him a bumper new deal, the biggest in the club's history, to try and persuade him to stay in France.

Wenger said earlier today: "We have to follow the prices paid by other people

"That has gone up because the availability of money is much higher."

 Wenger is determined to get a top-class striker before the window shuts
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Wenger is determined to get a top-class striker before the window shutsCredit: Reuters
 Shkodran Mustafi could arrive to bolster Arsenal's defence
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Shkodran Mustafi could arrive to bolster Arsenal's defenceCredit: Getty Images

Meanwhile, Arsenal's search for a defender is hotting-up as they close in on a £30m swoop for Valencia's Shkodran Mustafi.

Lewandowski has scored a staggering 47 goals in 63 appearances since joining them from Dortmund in 2014.

Former Real Sociedad striker Griezmann has an equally incredible record, netting 44 times in 75 matches for Atletico.

Lacazette has played 173 times for Lyon and scored 72 goals after coming through their academy in 2010.

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