Agent reveals major update on Arsenal's pursuit of £68m international star

ARSENAL have suffered a knockout blow in their pursuit of Napoli forward Gonzalo Higuain.

The Gunners have been linked with a money-spinning deal for the Argentine talisman, who Napoli value at £68m.

Higuain, 27, has been in imperious form this term - netting 11 goals in 15 appearances and guiding the club to four straight victories in the Europa League.

His red-hot form has attracted the interest of Arsenal, who were linked with a late deal during the summer transfer window.

However, Higuain's brother and agent Nicolas Higuain has dismissed any possibility of a high-profile swoop.

ON TARGET: Napoli's Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after scoring

FORM: Gonzalo Higuain has scored 11 goals in 15 appearances for Napoli this season

He told Radio Crc: "Gonzalo scored his 200th goal as a professional on Sunday, reaching an important figure.

"Three years ago Gonzalo chose Napoli and you can see how much this club means to him by what he is doing on the pitch.

VALUE: Napoli have slapped a £68m asking-price on Gonzalo Higuain

"His dream, since the first day he set foot in Naples, is to win the Scudetto with Napoli."