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Arsenal appear to be pushing hard for the services of Benfica forward Darwin Nunez this summer, and for good reason. The Uruguayan striker has plundered 28 goals so far this term and would provide an excellent solution to the Gunners’ upcoming problem in attack.

Both Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah look set to depart at the end of their respective contracts, leaving a huge gap up-front. After his stunning performances for the Portuguese giants, Nunez looks just the man to pick up the mantle.

It will not be easy for the Gunners to secure his services though, with a number of prominent European clubs seemingly chasing his services. According to Portuguese outlet A Bola, Premier League rivals Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are interested, whilst the likes of Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan are all admirers.

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Whilst it remains to be seen whether the Gunners will be able to secure his services - Benfica slapping a €80m (£67m) price-tag on the forward - they do have a secret weapon already at the Emirates Stadium. That man is Portuguese left-back Nuno Tavares.

The 22-year-old only joined Arsenal last summer as