Arsenal have had a quiet winter transfer window, but there could be some activity before the February 3 deadline.
Manager Mikel Arteta recently said that the club are short in the attacking department after the 2-2 Premier League draw against Aston Villa.
The hierarchy must back the Spaniard with a mid-season spending spree, and TV Play claim Inter Milan’s Marcus Thuram is on Arsenal’s radar.
The source mention the Gunners have a ‘big dream’ of landing the versatile striker, and they are ‘ready to do something crazy’ to secure his signature.
A package of around £59 million could test the Nerazzurri’s resolve, but the Serie A champions may not sanction his departure until the summer.
Arsenal unlikely to pursue deal for Thuram
The 27-year-old joined the Nerazzurri on a free transfer from Borussia Monchengladbach last term.
He has been a revelation for the Serie A holders with 49 goal contributions from just 72 appearances in all competitions.
The Frenchman has notched up 14 goals and six assists from 26 games this season and has been leading their title defence.
With his importance in the squad, it is unlikely that the Nerazzurri will entertain an exit in the current transfer window.
We also don’t see the Gunners making a huge outlay on Thuram, who will turn 28 in August.
Several Serie A-based forwards have struggled with the transition to the Premier League.
With the higher intensity and physicality of the English top-flight, Thuram may find it challenging to make an instant impact.
Arsenal may also want a resale value for the future, and the hierarchy are unlikely to spend £59m on his services this winter.
