Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is convinced by the quality of Leicester City ace Riyad Mahrez.
The Algeria attacker is being linked with a £45 million move to the Gunners.
And the Daily Star Sunday says Wenger has done his homework on Mahrez, 25.
He regards him as a special talent and the French-born Algerian attacker is emerging as his No.1 target.
Wenger has also stressed that Arsenal are not finished in the transfer market this summer and are “actively" involved.
Reports in France that a deal has already been agreed are understood to be premature.
But there is no doubt that Mahrez is at the top of Wenger's wish list in the build up to the new season.