Montpellier have moved to open new contract talks with defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa.
Yanga-Mbiwa is a target for Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea - and with his current deal due to expire in June can commit to a pre-contract with any foreign club from January 1.
Montpellier want to discuss a new deal with the 23 year-old and will agree to include a clause which will set a fee for his summer sale.