"Arsenal are looking for Adebayor's replacement. Until that search is over, the negotiations won't reach the final stage, but I am fairly optimistic,” Morabito told Italian TV show Studio Sport.

The Togolese striker has been in an impressive form with the Gunners scoring 23 goals.

AC Milan have been chasing him for a couple of months now while Barcelona have reportedly offered him 29 million euros.

“The names being talked about are Peter Crouch, Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz and Germany forward Mario Gomez,” added Morabito.

Crouch wants to leave Anfield as he is seeking regular football.