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Arsenal ‘lead transfer race’ for South American striker who has 24 goals in top European league but is keen to leave
Arsenal could also face competition for the striker's signature from their rivals
ARSENAL are leading the race for Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez, according to reports.
The 23-year-old is the third top scorer in the Eredivisie this season with 21 league goals to his name.
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According to Mexican outlet , the Mexico international has already made his mind up about leaving the club at the end of the season.
The forward has set his sights on a move to one of Europe's top five leagues, with Arsenal, Juventus and Atletico Madrid all reportedly interested in him.
Gimenez will open talks with Feyenoord regarding his future in the summer and the Dutch club are open to selling him if they can find the right price.
The Mexico international favours a move to LaLiga as he feels it favours his play style with Barcelona and Real Madrid showing an interest in the past.
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Barcelona's financial issues have left a move for Gimenez off the cards and Madrid's impending signature of Kylian Mbappe will also leave that move off the table.
Gimenez joined Feyenoord from Cruz Azul in 2022 and so far has 47 goals in 84 appearances in all competitions for the Dutch side.
24 of those have come this season but he has been less prolific of late - and is currently without a goal in five games in the league.
The player will be hoping to fire Feyenoord to Dutch FA Cup glory when they take on NEC tomorrow in the final.
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Spurs have been consistently linked with Gimenez in the past which could cause a North London bidding war.
The club are reportedly in for a striker next season with the plan being to move Son Heung-Min back to the left wing.
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