Arsenal have had a bid of around £13.5million rejected by Anderlecht for midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga.
The Belgian side want closer to £18m for the 21-year-old so there is optimism a deal can be reached as negotiations progress.
Lokonga is wanted to compete alongside Thomas Partey but they also want a No 10 playmaker after missing out on Martin Odegaard and Emi Buendia.
Arsenal have had a £13.5million bid for Albert Sambi Lokonga rejected by Anderlecht
Anderlecht want around £18m for Lokonga (left), who would compete alongside Partey
Lokonga earned his first call up to Belgium's senior squad this year and is on Roberto Martinez's standby list for the Euros.