Arsenal are reportedly in a head-to-head battle with AS Roma to sign Sevilla midfielder Steven Nzonzi, who is "almost certain" to leave for new pastures this summer.
AS (h/t Sport Witness) reported Roma have waded back into the transfer race after Roma director of football, Monchi, Sevilla's transfer guru of 17 years, indicated earlier this summer the Italians weren't interested.
It's said the Giallorossi will still refuse to pay his €40 million (£35.6 million) release clause, and although that price also seems steep for Arsenal, the Gunners could have more readily available funds to satisfy Sevilla's valuation.