Reports both in England and France have confirmed that Arsenal are weighing up a potential bid for Lens midfielder Seko Fofana this summer.

The 27-year-old had an excellent campaign in Ligue One, helping his team to seventh place; a strong finish for a club who had been in the second tier only a couple of years previously.

Fofana’s performances have also attracted interest from other clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle, so the Gunners may have a battle on their hands to secure the Ivorian’s signature.

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