Arsenal Transfer News: STUNNING swoop for Liverpool ace Sterling, £24.8m Pedro bid

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Raheem Sterling Player Profile

Arsenal are reportedly plotting a stunning summer swoop for Liverpool ace Raheem Sterling.

Sterling is embroiled in a contract dispute with the Reds, with just two years to go on his current £35,000-a-week deal.

The England youngster has been offered a £90,000-a-week pay packet but has yet to strike an agreement with the Anfield outfit.

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Arsenal are reportedly plotting a shock swoop for Liverpool ace Raheem Sterling

And according to the Daily Mirror, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is looking to capitalise on the situation having made discreet enquiries for the 20-year-old.

Sterling could be set to replace Theo Walcott, with his Arsenal future uncertain and Liverpool keen on his services.

Chile midfielder Charles Aranguiz admits it would be a "dream" to play for the Gunners.

Aranguiz played in Chile's 1-0 friendly defeat to Brazil at the Emirates yesterday.

Pedro Player Profile

And afterwards he was quoted as saying: "They're a great team, and it would be a dream, but for now that's all it is... a dream."

Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a £24.8million move for Barcelona forward Pedro.

The Metro claim the Gunners have wanted Pedro for the last two seasons and now Barca boss Luis Enrique is willing to let him leave.

Pedro has been pushed out of contention at the Nou Camp with Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar starring in an attacking trio.

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