Arsenal are planning a move for Nice midfielder Jean-Michael Seri.
L'Equipe says the Gunners are leading the race to sign Seri.
The Ivorian, 26, caught the eye during an impressive campaign last season — scoring seven goals and making nine assists in 34 Ligue 1 appearances.
The Gunners are showing 'real interest' and have moved to the front of the queue to sign him after Roma refused to meet a release clause of around £36million.
Tottenham and Swansea have also been linked, but Arsene Wenger is ready to raid his homeland once again having already signed Alexandre Lacazette from Lyon this summer.