In disappointing news for Arsenal fans, it appears rumoured summer target Edinson Cavani is on the verge of joining Champions League finalists Juventus - as The Daily Mail reported last week.

The Uruguay international boasts a healthy return of 53 goals in 92 appearances for current club PSG, following on from his sensational haul of 104 goals in 138 outings for former side Napoli.

But his future has been shrouded in doubt this season, having made public his frustrations at playing on the wing to accommodate enigmatic front-man Zlatan Ibrahimovic up top, and the situation was further amplified by a touchline bust-up with manager Laurent Blanc last month.

Arsenal and Manchester United were both considered to be amongst the likeliest candidates for his signature - with the Premier League duo reportedly keen to bolster their forward casts in the coming window - but recent speculation suggests the 28 year-old will be moving to Turin.

But fear not Gunners fans, for Football Fancast is here to help. Using our god-given powers of transfer know-how, we've listed FIVE alternative strikers Arsenal could turn to this summer.

ANDRE PIERRE GIGNAC

A bargain suggestion ahead of a list of otherwise ridiculously expensive stars, Andre Pierre Gignac might not belong in the top bracket of European front-men but he will be available on a free transfer this summer.



And the 29 year-old has been in fantastic form over the last three seasons, bagging 62 goals and eight assists in his last 118 appearances for L'OM, including twenty strikes in Ligue 1 this term - firing Marseille to fourth in the French table.



He boasts a powerful 6 foot 2 frame and is renowned for his ability in the air - in a similar mould to Olivier Gioud, albeit without the habitual deft touches and quick one-twos.



As aforementioned, he'll be leaving the Stade Velodrome outfit on a free transfer at the end of the season. There's already quite the queue for his signature, however, with Fiorentina, Newcastle, Southampton, Tottenham and West Ham reportedly courting the France international.

ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE

Boasting 27 goals in 32 Ligue 1 appearances for Lyon this season, only Ballon d'Or duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have scored more league goals than Alexandre Lacazette throughout Europe's five leading top flights.



Following an impressive 22-goal haul last term, that prolific total has lead to plenty of interest in the France international according to the tabloids, with The Express mooting Liverpool and Manchester United as potential suitors.



The 23 year-old's lightening pace will serve him well in the Premier League and particularly for an Arsenal side blessed with copious through ball magicians - namely Mesut Ozil, Aaron Ramsey and Santi Cazorla.



The prodigious poacher, who has also proved an effective force on the wing for Lyon in prior campaigns, has recently revealed he'll 'think about his future' at the end of the season. But Lacazette will be keen to ensure first team football ahead of Euro 2016.

Paulo Dybala

A scintillating return of 13 goals and ten assists in 33 Serie A appearances this term has seen Paulo Dybala emerge as one of Europe's most sought-after strikers ahead of the summer transfer window.



Indeed, the 21 year-old's stunning displays for Palermo have earned him comparisons with Sergio Aguero, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez to name but a few.



He certainly shares the latter's tenacity, drive and potency on the break, with many of his goals spawned from mazy counter-attacking runs and a prolific partnership with countryman Franco Vazquez.



Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has made no secret of his desire to cash in on the young Argentine, claiming Juventus, Arsenal, Barcelona, Manchester City, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are all fighting over his services - as reported by ESPN.



But with the Old Lady believed to be in talks with the promising forward already, the Gunners will have to act quickly to prevent a £23million move to Turin.

CHRISTIAN BENTEKE

Just when Christian Benteke appeared on the verge of plunging into the realms of mediocrity, he's re-emerged as one of the most formidable target men the Premier League has to offer.



The Belgium international been on fire since Tim Sherwood took Aston Villa's managerial reins from Paul Lambert in February, bagging eleven goals in his last ten appearances in all competitions to bring his Villains total to 48 goals in 97 appearances.



Powerful, tall, aggressive and blessed with an imperious leap, the 23 year-old would be perfect for Arsenal's customary lone striking role - and he's probably the most likeminded suggestion to Edinson Cavani on this list.



Sherwood has admitted Benteke could force a move away from Villa Park this summer, leading the tabloids to value him at around £30million.



But if there's one lingering concern, it's that the 6 foot 3 front man will struggle to adapt to Arsenal's technically-demanding style of play.

GONZALO HIGUAIN

An old transfer flame certainly worth rekindling, Arsenal came close to signing Gonzalo Higuain from Real Madrid in summer 2013, before a lengthy dispute over his price-tag inevitably stood in the way.



The 27 year-old boasts an impressive career return of 212 goals in 447 appearances throughout his prolific spells with River Plate, Real Madrid, Napoli and the Argentina national team.



But he's also a smart link-up player who's equally threatening when playing out wide, perhaps epitomised best by his impressive haul of eleven assists for Albiceleste and 15 during his last two Serie A campaigns.



Napoli's elimination from the Europa League yesterday evening suggests they'll fail to qualify for next term's Champions League tournament, with the Naples outfit currently three points (and twelve goals) off third place in Serie A - which the tabloids believe could force Higuain into jumping ship this summer.



The Metro claim he could be available for around £29million - an absolute bargain for such an established goal-scorer.