Arsenal are in talks to sign £15million-rated Reims centre back Axel Disasi on a five-year deal.
The Gunners had an initial approach rejected by the Ligue 1 side in December but with the 22-year-old’s contract expiring in June next year, Reims have agreed to let the player leave this summer to avoid losing him for free in 12 months.
Disasi, a France Under 20 international who is also eligible for DR Congo, has been scouted by Arsenal since the start of the season at Reims, where he has formed a key part of a defence that has conceded just 21 goals in 28 Ligue 1 games.