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Arsenal join the £12million race for Spain striker Guiza

Arsenal have identified Real Mallorca striker Daniel Guiza as a replacement for Barcelona and AC Milan target Emmanuel Adebayor.

Guiza was top scorer in Spain last season with 27 goals and is on international duty in the European Championships.

Daniel Guiza of Spain in action against Greece during Euro 2008

Daniel Guiza of Spain in action against Greece during Euro 2008


Cashed strapped Mallorca, who are a takeover target for former Newcastle chairman Freddie Shepherd, are resigned to losing Guiza, 27, who has a £12m buy-out clause written into his contract and underwent a medical with Fenerbache last week, but the Turkish side are nervous the lack of further developments is down to interest from Arsene Wenger.

Mallorca are keen on Portsmouth’s Pedro Mendes. Portsmouth want £4m but may use him in return for long-term target, Argentinian midfielder Jonas.

Portsmouth are also close to tying up a loan move for 18-year-old Chelsea striker Ben Sahar. The Israel international had been expected to join NEC Nijmegen.

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