Gonzalo Higuain's Arsenal move is "at an advanced stage", according to his dad, The Sun reports.

The Gunners are ready to pay a club-record £22million for the Argentine, who is also wanted by Juventus.

Jorge Higuain played down suggestions that personal terms — reported to be £150,000 a week — have been agreed, but said a deal is close.

He insisted: “Nothing has yet been signed but I assure you the negotiations between the clubs are at an advanced stage.

“We won’t agree a contract before the clubs reach a transfer deal. I’m sure Arsenal made a big offer, and Juventus.”

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Norwich manager Chris Hughton is trying to beat Everton to sign Wigan striker Arouna Kone, the Daily Mail reports.

The Ivory Coast star’s contract has a £5m buy-out clause. 

Last season he scored 13 goals and helped Wigan win the FA Cup. Hull, Liverpool and Crystal Palace are also keen.

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Sochaux defender Sebastien Corchia had been linked with a move to England, but his agent says a switch to Lyon is close, Sky reports.

Arsenal were credited with holding an interest in the 22-year-old full-back.

Arsene Wenger was said to have turned his attention to Corchia as Bacary Sagna's future at Emirates Stadium remained shrouded in uncertainty.