Arsenal chief Raul Sanllehi is key to their pursuit of Nice midfielder Jean-Michael Seri.

L'Equipe says Arsenal are in pole position to sign in demand Nice midfielder Seri ahead of Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool.

Ivory Coast ace Seri is available for £35million this summer thanks to a release clause in the 26-year-old's contract.

And the Gunners are in a strong position to bag Seri due to his agent's strong relationship with new head of football relations Sanllehi.

Sanllehi was extremely close to luring Seri to Barcelona last summer, when he was a member of the board at the Nou Camp.