Arsenal are preparing a bid for Anderlecht defender Cheikhou Kouyate.The Sun says Arsenal are planning a £5.5 million deal for Kouyate.
Gunners officials will meet with representatives of the Senegal star on Thursday.
CSKA Moscow are also rumoured to be interested, but Arsenal are leading the race.
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