Arsenal may have identified a cheaper alternative to Barcelona centre-back Samuel Umtiti as the Gunners look to strengthen their defensive ranks this summer, with €35m-rated Mainz star Jean-Philippe Gbamin a rumoured target.
Umtiti's future at Barcelona has been the subject of much speculation in recent weeks after the Frenchman's injury hit season has seen him fall out of favour, even when fit.
Arsenal and Manchester United were the two Premier League clubs tipped to take advantage of that and sign the World Cup winner, but Umtiti himself is believed to be confident of winning his place back, while Barcelona would be in a strong position to command a vast transfer.