Arsenal are in contact with Barcelona about the availability of Ousmane Dembele.

El Mundo Deportivo says Arsenal have approached Barca to register their interest in the France international and been asked to be kept up to speed on his situation.

The Gunners would welcome taking Dembele on-loan next season with the option to sign him permanently.

Driving the deal is Arsenal chief scout Sven Mislintat, who signed Dembele from Rennes when in charge of Borussia Dortmund.

However, the final decision to pursue any deal will be left to manager Arsene Wenger's successor.