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Deadly Desire Doue will put Mikel Arteta and Arsenal on red alert... nullifying one of Europe's hottest properties must be a priority

His surname translates as 'gifted' and Desire Doue is certainly living up to the billing.

The 19-year-old's exploits against Manchester City, Liverpool and Aston Villa in the Champions League this season have transformed the Paris Saint-Germain star into one of Europe's hottest properties, so much so that City are exploring a summer move for him.

It is why Arsenal, who looked at the Frenchman last season when he was at Rennes, will be on red alert to the threat he poses ahead of their Champions League semi-final first leg at the Emirates on Tuesday night.