Arsenal are in advanced talks with Brentford over a move for Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard amid uncertainty over Thomas Partey's future.
Sources have indicated the Emirates Stadium club are exploring a deal worth in the region of an initial £10m, with a possible £5m in performance related add-ons.
BBC Sport understands Sevilla's 23-year-old French midfielder Lucien Agoume also features prominently on Arsenal's list of possible targets to replace Partey.
Crucially, however, it is understood Mikel Arteta has identified Norgaard as the midfielder he wants because he prefers a Premier League-ready player.
Club-to-club discussions over the Denmark international have accelerated in the last 24 hours, while it is understood the 31-year-old is keen to join Arteta's side.