West Ham United have been linked with a sensational move to rival Arsenal for the signature of Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain.
The Argentina international, who has a release clause set at €94m with the Italian side, is a man very much in demand this summer.
While Napoli have been determined in recent years to keep hold of Higuain, they are set to have their resolve severely tested this summer as Premier League clubs flex their financial muscles.
Arsene Wenger's Arsenal are keen and could offer Olivier Giroud in part exchange to bring Higuain's price down.
However, according to Italian outlet Calcio Mercato, West Ham are ready to rival Arsenal for the Argentine's signature.
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It is claimed the Hammers could even go up to €70m in an effort to convince Napoli to agree to sell Higuain.
West Ham are determined to make a splash in their first season in the Olympic Stadium, but even so, signing the Argentina striker for a fee to break their club record would send ripples through the Premier League.
Higuain has scored a remarkable 91 goals in 146 games in all competitions for Napoli.
