Arsenal close in on Loic Remy

Arsenal are pressing ahead with plans to sign Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy.

The forward, who is currently with France at the World Cup, features prominently on Arsene Wenger's striker shopping list.

And the Gunners are growing increasingly confident of landing the pacy centre-forward this summer.

QPR boss Harry Redknapp revealed in May that Remy, 27, has an £8million release fee in his contract - and Arsenal are now ready to trigger the clause.

The former Marseille forward has made a switch to Arsenal his top priority, something that should clear the path towards his Arsenal arrival.

Remy impressed during a loan spell at Newcastle last season, where he scored 14 goals in 24 starts for the Magpies.

Alan Pardew is keen on keeping Remy, but the forward's determination to resume his Champions League career at Arsenal has proved a major stumbling block.