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Report suggests Arsenal are in negotiations with Serie A side over £20 million South American striker

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Arsenal are looking to add more firepower to their squad in January, according to reports.

The Sun are reporting that the Gunners are in negotiations with AC Milan over a potential deal to bring Carlos Bacca to the Emirates in January.

The Colombian was heavily linked with a move to the Premier League throughout the course of the summer, with the striker reportedly rejecting a move to West Ham United (the Express).

Arsenal manager Arsene WengerArsenal manager Arsene Wenger

And now the Sun are claiming that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger sees the 30-year-old as ideal cover for Alexis Sanchez, with Danny Welbeck still out injured.

There are also concerns over the fitness of Olivier Giroud, who picked up a groin strain last weekend against Bournemouth.

Picture Supplied by Action ImagesAC Milan’s Carlos Bacca

Bacca has scored six goals in 13 Serie A appearances for the Rossoneri so far this season, and his experience along with his wonderful eye for goal would help add a certain level of conviction to Arsenal’s fantastic build up play, should a move come to fruition.

The Sun claim that Arsenal’s interest was sparked after Bacca fell out with Milan boss Vincenzo Montella, when the Colombian returned to former club Sevilla to train whilst out injured, rather than watch his side’s Serie A match against Empoli.

-  AC Milan's Carlos Bacca celebrates after scoring a goal.AC Milan’s Carlos Bacca celebrates