Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is moving to trump Manchester United for Valenciennes defender Dayot Upamecano. United have been in talks with the 16 year-old for several weeks.
The Mirror says Wenger is trying to rush through a £1m deal for Upamecano, who is rated one of the best prospects in France.
Inter Milan are also interested in Upamecano but it is understood that the teenager would prefer a move to England.
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