Arsenal are watching Real Sociedad defender Robin Le Normand.

Both Gunners and Aston Villa are scouting Le Normand this season, reports transfer expert Ekrem Konur.

La Real rate their defender at around £50m

The 26-year-old centre-back is known for his ability to pass the ball out from the back.

Le Normand qualifies for France, but is now part of Spain coach Luis de la Fuente's squad after securing his Spanish passport this past summer.