Arsenal see Aston Villa midfielder Stewart Downing as a direct replacement for contract rebel Samir Nasri.
The Daily Mail says Arsenal are pushing Nasri to make a quick decision on his future after Downing revealed he is open to leaving Aston Villa.
A top Gunners scout ran the rule over Downing, as he scored the winner in Sunday's 1-0 win over Liverpool.
Arsene Wenger has identified the England winger as a potential replacement for Nasri if he leaves this summer.
