Gunners join Amauri hunt

Arsenal to rival Juve for Brazilian striker

By Nadia Carminati   Last updated: 17th April 2008

Gunners join Amauri hunt

Amauri: Could have Gunners option

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Arsenal are set to join the bidding for Palermo's in-demand striker Amauri, according to reports in Italy.

The Brazilian-born marksman, who is considering playing for Italy, has been plying his trade in Europe since 2001 after he impressed as a youth playing in the famed Viareggio Tournament.

After a brief spell in Switzerland he began his Italian adventure in 2001 and was snapped up by Palermo in 2006.

Since his move to Sicily, Amauri has became a firm fans' favourite and is now one of the most feared strikers in Serie A.

But Palermo are now ready to sell and Juventus have never hidden their desire to land him, having been leading the hunt for the past few months.

Meetings

Juve and Palermo officials have met after the Sicilian outfit confirmed they wanted 25million euros (£19million) for the 27-year-old.

However, Palermo are more than open to talks with other clubs and that has opened the door to Arsenal.

It is claimed The Gunners have made Amauri's representatives aware that they would be willing to pay him 4million euros (£3.2million) - which would seemingly be a big draw for the player.

Arsenal are also now in a financial position to be able to pay the asking price and they could very well be major rivals to Juve.

Liverpool and Real Madrid, amongst others, are also believed to be keeping a close check on the situation.