Feyenoord boss Dick Advocaat has confirmed Arsenal want to sign their attacking midfielder Orkun Kokcu.
Sportsmail revealed last week that the Gunners had opened talks regarding a £23million move for the 19-year-old.
And Advocaat has effectively admitted Arsenal are hoping to land the youngster ahead of next season.
Orkun Kokcu Eredivisie stats:
Matches: 22
Goals: Two
Assists: Four
Yellow cards: Four
The Feyenoord chief said: 'It seems that what I read is true, but no one has yet come to Feyenoord (to make their interest clear).