Arsenal are reportedly already in contact with Axel Disasi’s representatives as they look to tie up a move for the Reims centre-back.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is believed to be keen to strengthen his backline in the summer with a William Saliba on his way to the Emirates.
Arsenal secured a deal for Saliba last summer though allowed him to return to Saint Etienne on loan, where he has consistently impressed.
But Arsenal are set to raid France again with reports suggesting they are in negotiations to sign Disasi. L’Equipe claims Arsenal are ‘keeping in direct contact’ with Disasi’s representatives with an offer of around £18m potentially enough to tempt the Ligue 2 side into selling.