Crewe Alexandra prospect Nick Powell is a £2 million target for Arsenal.
The News of the World says Powell - an attacking midfielder who has made just a couple of cameo appearances for the League Two club - has already been the subject of a £1million offer from Arsenal.
That was turned down by Crewe's veteran manager Dario Gradi and Powell is committed to his hometown club for three years.
But Wenger has set his sights firmly on Powell and will return with an offer Crewe cannot refuse - either in the January transfer window or next summer.
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