Arsenal have joined Barcelona in their interest for Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue.

Capoue is seen at Arsenal as an alternative to Rennes ace Yann M'Vila.

Toulouse manager Alain Casanova has admitted he may be forced into selling the midfielder.

"I hope to keep him, but if we get an offer we can't refuse we will have to negotiate," Casanova told Le 10 Sport.

"He's a very good footballer with the potential to succeed in a great team in the best league in the world."