Arsenal in talks with Real Madrid's Morientes

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is chasing Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes.

The Sun says Wenger wants to pair the Spaniard with Thierry Henry to boost the Gunners' bid for Euro glory.

Morientes told The Sun: "I'm proud that teams like Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in me. There are some big clubs in England and it's a very competitive league."

"I've been away from Real Madrid for a year and I don't know what will happen. If an offer comes from England then first of all Real Madrid have to take the decision. But I would like to go there."

Highbury vice-chairman David Dein contacted the player's advisers and was quoted a £17.5 million transfer fee.