Arsenal will face competition for the signature of Mauro Zarate from Inter Milan should Lazio decide to cash in on their man.
The Gunners have been tracking the 24-year-old ever since he spent four-months on loan at Birmingahm City in 2008. The Argentine ace impressed in the Premier League but Arsenal did not follow up on their initial interest.
Now they are looking to add the player to their ranks with Lazio willing to sell should a club match their £20m asking price though they have been delayed in making an offer due to the ongoing transfer sagas surrounding Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri, both of which have now been concluded. However, they may see their move hijacked by Inter Milan are keen for him to replace the departed Samuel Eto'o according to his agent Giuseppe Bozzo.
"Zarate is no ordinary player," Bozzo is quoted as saying by Sport Italia. "He's an important one for [Lazio] president Claudio Lotito and the fans. Mauro is very attached to the Lazio shirt and he'll remain if no side demonstrates a concrete interest in his services.
"Now Inter have shown an interest in him and a decision will be taken calmly. The Inter offer was made to me and not Lotito. It's an option that could transform into a negotiation. However, it is obvious that the two clubs would have to sit down and talk about it."
Having qualified for the group stages 0f the Champions League, Arsenal's hand will have been strengthened. However, they will have to move quickly if they are to get their man.
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