Atletico Madrid are keen on signing William Saliba, who joined Arsenal in 2019 from Saint-Etienne.

West Ham's French defender Issa Diop, 25, has emerged as a transfer target for Lyon.

Both Lyon and Barcelona are keen to secure Alexandre Lacazette's services. But in an effort to fend off interest the Gunners are willing to offer him a short-term deal.

Arsenal and Tottenham are courting French midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu, 18, who plays for Ligue 1 side Rennes.

Barcelona have joined La Liga rivals Real Madrid in the race to sign France forward Kylian Mbappe, 23, from Paris St-Germain