ARSENAL TRANSFER NEWS: MAURO ICARDI AGENT MEETING REPORTEDLY SET, LATEST RUMOURS

The wife and agent of Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi, Wanda Nara, will reportedly meet with Arsenal representatives in London to discuss a transfer.

That’s according to Calciomercato.com, which suggest that “the Gunners are concretely interested in the former Sampdoria man” and are looking to discover whether Icardi would fancy a move to the Premier League.

It’s noted in the piece that while Icardi recently committed his future to the Nerazzurri, “everything can still happen” in respect of a deal.

The Argentine striker has fashioned a reputation as one of the best natural finishers in European football. Here is a glimpse at the kind of predatory instincts he possesses:

He's still only 23, and to be handed the club captaincy by manager Roberto Mancini represents a huge show of faith in the forward. After a difficult beginning to the 2015-16 season, Icardi responded in turn late in the campaign with some fine performances.

While he’s technically proficient and clever on the ball, it’s in the penalty area where Icardi comes alive. His movement is slick, allowing him to escape the attentions of opposition defenders and create time to fire shots at goal. The Inter man is strong on either foot too, making him difficult for defenders to cope with.

As OptaPaolo noted, given his age, the striker has a handy goalscoring record to reflect on:

It’s the kind of return Arsenal fans would love to see at the point of their attack, as they’re desperate for a forward to push Olivier Giroud.

Icardi could well be that man if a deal could get done. However, Inter president Erick Thohir previously suggested the striker would cost upwards of £50 million, per James Benge of the London Evening Standard. For a player who still has plenty to learn, that’s a hefty amount to part with.