Arsenal have opened formal discussions to sign Club Brugge forward Christos Tzolis in a deal estimated around £35m.
The 24-year-old Greek international enjoyed a spectacular season in Belgium, racking up a jaw-dropping 22 goals and 29 assists.
With speculation mounting that Gabriel Martinelli could be set for a summer departure and Leandro Trossard attracting heavy-hitting interest from Newcastle, Arteta views Tzolis as a highly-efficient, cost-effective replacement to inject fresh dynamism into the Gunners’ attack.
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