Rennes have jumped ahead of Bordeaux in the race to sign Arsenal rebel Laurent Koscielny.

RMC says Koscielny's refusal to travel with the squad to the US stunned Arsenal chiefs and he was quickly expected to sign for Bordeaux. But now he appears to be Rennes-bound.

It is thought the French defender will cost around £10million - unless he can agree to have his contract torn up.

L'Equipe reports Koscielny is set to meet Arsenal officials in the next 48 hours to seek a termination of his current deal.

He has already agreed personal terms with Rennes.