Olympique Marseille sports director Andoni Zubizarrata is tempted by a move to Arsenal.
The Gunners are turning to the former Barcelona goalkeeper after being snubbed by new Sevilla football chief Monchi and Ajax's Marc Overmars.
L'Equipe says Arsenal are in contact and Zubizarreta has welcomed the approach.
And like Monchi, Zubizarreta has worked with Arsenal manager Unai Emery in the past - with the pair together at Athletic Bilbao.
Talks are continuing between Zubi and Arsenal officials this week.