Arsenal are preparing a move for Turkish left-back Umut Meras in the summer. However, they face stern competition from Porto - who have eyed the defender as the ideal replacement for Alex Telles.
The Brazilian looks destined to leave Portugal in the transfer window with Chelsea and Paris St-Germain most interested. However, the latter are believed to be winning the race ahead of the Blues.
Le Havre ace Meras has had a fine season in Ligue 2 and was a key part of the side prior to the coronavirus crisis. The pandemic called an end to football in France this season with the government ruling that a ball will not be kicked before September.