Arsenal are being heavily linked with a move for Marseille midfielder Stephane Mbia.

The 24-year old Cameroon international only joined the French champions in July last year from Ligue 1 rivals Stade Rennais for £10.4million but is already associated with a departure afterhelping Marseille to their first league title since 1992.

Mbia, who can play as a defensive midfielder or centre-back, is currently valued at £16million and is also attracting interest from Bayern Munich.