France defender Djibril Sidibe turned down Arsenal this summer fearing he would not play regularly - but has targeted a move to England next season.
The 24-year-old joined Monaco from Lille in July, but only after the Gunners failed with a late bid.
'I was on the brink (of signing for Monaco) and (Arsenal) gave me a headache by making a bid at the last moment,' he told Le Parisien on Monday.
'After reflecting on it, I was not certain my playing time would be guaranteed.