Arsenal have reportedly joined the growing list of elite European clubs keenly monitoring the progress of RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate.
The 21-year-old Frenchman has been earning rave reviews in the Bundesliga after bursting onto the scene alongside Dayot Upamecano in the back line.
And now Arsenal are ready to throw their name into the ring and emerge as suitors for Konte, according to German publication Sport Bild.
The Frenchman has a £45million release clause written into his contract with the German side
The Gunners face still competition, with many top sides understood to be watching Konate in preparation for a bid.