Arsenal are edging ahead of Tottenham in the transfer battle for Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri.

ESPN says both north London giants remain keen with the Gunners currently leading the way.

Arsenal scouted the Ivroy Coast international on several occasions last season.

Arsene Wenger is weighing up a bid for Seri before the close of the summer window.

And the reports add that tomorrow could be a big day in deciding Seri's future.

Nice are set to take on Ajax in their Champions League qualifier. The two sides are currently locked a 1-1 after the first leg and Seri will be more open to leaving Nice should they fail to make it into the Champions League proper.