Atletico Madrid ready to make Gonzalo Higuain offer: Arsenal were favourites to sign him

ATLETICO MADRID are weighing up a player plus cash deal for Argentina ace Gonzalo Higuain, according to reports in Spain

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Gonzalo Higuain joined Napoli from Real Madrid in 2013

The 28-year-old enjoyed a stellar season with Napoli, netting 36 goals in 35 Serie A appearances.

And he featured in his country's run to this summer's Copa America Centenario final in the USA.

His form has seen him linked with a move away from Italy this summer, with a host of Europe's top sides said to be keep on a deal.

Premier League giants Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United have all been linked with Higuain.

This week the Gunners were made favourites to secure his signature by bookmakersBetway, at odds of 7/2, but Atletico boss Diego Simeone is apparently keen to beat Arsene Wenger in the race to prize him away from Napoli.

Last month Spanish newspaper Marca claimed Simeone regarded his compatriot as the final piece in the Atletico puzzle after seeing his side suffer their second Champions League finaldefeat to neighbours Real in three years.

And the same outlet now says he is preparing a player plus cash deal for the talismanic marksman.