Arsenal have been linked with a number of midfield players heading into the summer transfer window.
The likes of Bruno Guimaraes and Martin Zubimendi have been named as potential targets, but now, a more budget option has emerged as a Gunners target.
Indeed, Arsenal are now said to be in talks about potentially signing Youssouf Fofana from Monaco, a player valued at around £30m last summer.
Youssouf Fofana in Arsenal talks
According to Lequipe, Arsenal, along with AC Milan, Atletico Madrid and PSG, are in talks with Fofana’s camp about a move to Arsenal.
The fact that those four clubs are in for Fofana tells you all you need to know, this young man is hot property.
A France international, Fofana is a very talented holding midfield player cut from a similar cloth to Aurelien Tchouameni who he worked alongside for a time at Monaco.
Interestingly, Fofana has also worked alongside an Arsenal legend in the past at Monaco.
Cesc Fabregas is a player Fofana has been lucky enough to describe as a teammate in the past, and, intriguingly, Fabregas did tip Fofana for a move to Liverpool not too long ago.
Fofana could be ideal for Arsenal
This could be a very wise move from Arsenal.
The Gunners need a new holding midfield player to allow Declan Rice to continue to flourish in his more advanced role, and Fofana would be a great addition to this side.
Fofana is a great holding midfield player, while he wouldn’t cost the earth this summer either.
Of course, with the likes of PSG, Atletico Madrid and AC Milan also keen, it won’t be easy for Arsenal to get this one over the line.
Fofana will be on the move this summer, and, it looks as though he could be on his way to the Premier League to join Mikel Arteta’s side.
This is certainly one to keep an eye on in this upcoming transfer window.