French starlet M'Baye Niang has been handed trials by Arsenal.

The Gunners have made their move for the highly-rated 17-year-old forward, who is also being tracked by Newcastle United and Stoke City.

It is understood that Niang will link up with Arsenal this week but new Caen coach Patrice Garande does not believe he should be looking to leave at this point.

"What I say in relation to him is simple, he has talent - yes, does he have the potential to make a career - yes," he said.

"But is he doing the right thing for this at the moment - no."