According to the Daily Mirror this morning, Salomon Kalou is keen on joining Arsenal, having become a free agent after being released by London rivals Chelsea.

Arsene Wenger is believed to be a long term admirer of the Ivory Coast star, but must first concentrate on clearing the Emirates wage bill, as fringe players are due to be shown the door.

Kalou is expected to want a high wage demand of £70,000 a week, but is also subject to interest from Liverpool and Schalke.

With Andrei Arshavin expected to make his loan deal at Zenit a permanent one, Kalou could provide the attacking threat to the Gunners midfield they will need to push for honours next season.

The Ivorian was considered surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge, as the Blues captured the much sought after Eden Hazard to replace him. Whilst he is keen on joining Arsenal, Liverpool are not out of the equation as manager Brendan Rodgers looks to strengthen his new squad.

Arsenal seem very keen to recruit attacking prowess in an attempt to take the goal scoring burden from club captain Robin Van Persie, as the potential signing of Kalou would complement the arrival of Lukas Podolski from Koln.

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