Arsenal are eyeing Lens midfielder Seko Fofana.

L'Equipe says the Gunners see Fofana as an alternative to Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans.

Fofana scored ten goals and produced two assists in 41 competitive games last season with Lens.

Hs Ligue 1 club is demanding €40m to sell the midfielder.

The 27 year-old is also on the shopping list of Newcastle United.