Arsenal look to have been given a boost in their pursuit of Frenchman Steven N'Zonzi, after the 28-year-old was left out of this weekend's Sevilla squad to face Real Madrid in La Liga.
Reports from The Metro suggest that N'Zonzi has fallen out with his club manager Eduardo Berizzo despite Sevilla qualifying for the Champions League last 16 stage in midweek, with reports of the midfielder boarding a flight to London following the incident.
The France international has a reported price-tag of £32.5m due to a release clause in his contract, although Sevilla could now accept offers in the region of £25m, which could see Arsene Wenger finally make a move.