The Real Madrid academy graduate has been starring alongside Mason Greenwood in La Liga this season.

Arsenal have bid £22million for Getafe striker Borja Mayoral

Given that Mikel Arteta is looking to recruit a new striker this month, his performance may now earn him a transfer to the Emirates Stadium.

The Spaniard’s first pick to invigorate his misfiring frontline was Ivan Toney.

Nonetheless, Brentford placed a hefty £100 million asking price on the 27-year-old, and Bees manager Thomas Frank also issued a warning against making an approach.

Rather, Arteta is currently searching La Liga for a less expensive solution to his striker problems.

Last month, Mayoral was also mentioned as a possible Toney substitute for Brentford, with Fulham also being connected.

However, SunSport has learned that the Gunners have put up a £22 million proposal for Mayoral.

In an effort to hold out for more than £39 million for their star striker, Getafe has withdrawn their initial offer.

Arsenal has been keeping a close eye on the 26-year-old since November after he scored 12 league goals for Getafe this season.

Mayoral has formed a strong partnership with Mason Greenwood

In La Liga, only Jude Bellingham has scored more than the former Spain under-21 international, with Mayoral and Greenwood developing a solid rapport.

With three goals scored between them so far, the duo has propelled Getafe to eighth position in the standings and within six points of the European spots.

After a brief loan period, Mayoral completed a permanent move to the Deep Blues in 2022.

A year prior, Crystal Palace was rumored to be interested in signing the Roma player for the Premier League.

After three years, he might finally hold the key to solving Arsenal’s goal-scoring problems.