Boca Juniors attacker Cristian Pavon has refused to rule out a move away from the Argentine club this month, which has given hope to Premier League sides who are interested in securing his signature, according to a report on the Evening Standard.
The 22-year-old has been closely monitored by Arsenal, who are looking to strengthen in attack after losing Theo Walcott already this month and Alexis Sanchez looking well on his way to Manchester United.
The Gunners are also likely to lose German playmaker Mesut Ozil, whose contract expires at the end of the season.
Pavon, who has featured for the Argentina senior side, said:
I wish it was fixed, I said at one point that I was going to stay but, well, I still do not know anything. I prefer to play games and not be focused on what happens outside.
I will sit down to talk with my manager [Fernando Hidalgo], with my family, and I will see what happens.
The attacker, who can operate on either flank or behind the striker, has a £37m release clause in his current contract with Boca Juniors and Arsenal are reportedly ready to trigger it.
However, Wenger is still hoping to sign Borussia Dortmund forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and if he succeeds, then a move for Pavon may be off the cards.
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