Arsenal are making a sensational move for West Ham attacker Dimitri Payet.

The Sun says Arsene Wenger will swoop for Payet in January if his team is still flying high and the Hammers are fighting relegation.

The 29-year-old lit up the Premier League last season as West Ham celebrated their final campaign at Upton Park with some stellar performances that have become a distant memory this term.

On Friday, ahead of their meeting, Wenger purred over the former Marseille man, saying: “Payet is now even in France one of the star players, he has realised a bit late in his career and fulfilled his potential.

“West Ham was one of the triggers for him, not only did he convince last year he is a top class player, he won his place in the national team."

Payet could play in any of the three slots across Arsenal's attacking midfield if he rekindles the form he showed last season.