Arsenal Reportedly Agree Personal Terms With This Belgian Striker

Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Everton striker Romelu Lukaku, according to Italian journalist Emanuele Giulianelli.

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Arsene Wenger recently failed in his attempt to sign Jamie Vardy from Leicester after the England international agreed a new four-year deal at the Premier League champions, and now it seems Wenger will turn his attention to Everton’s Lukaku as he looks to bolster his squad.

The Gunners are now set submit an offer to the Merseyside club for Lukaku, according to Giulianelli, although Chelsea are also believed to be interested in re-signing the Belgium international.

Belgium's forward Romelu Lukaku (L) celebrates after scoring a goal during the Euro 2016 group E football match between Belgium and Ireland at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux on June 18, 2016. / AFP / EMMANUEL DUNAND (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

It has been reported that Costa is unsettled in England and is desperate for a move back to Spain, which could ultimately open the door for Lukaku to rejoin Chelsea, although, there is a possibility that Costa will stay at Stamford Bridge with Lukaku returning to partner the Spain international up front.

New Chelsea manager Antonio Conte often opts for a formation that uses two centre-forwards and, as a result, could push the hierarchy at the club to make a move for the 23-year-old, who they originally signed for ÂŁ20m in 2011.

However, Arsenal appear to be leading the chase for the Belgian forward after reportedly agreeing personal terms. The reported fee that has been quoted by Everton is £60m; a fee that would smash Arsenal’s current record transfer of £42.4m for Mesut Ozil.

This article originally appeared on 90minutes