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Gbamin leaves transfer door ajar for Arsenal as Mainz star eyes 'next step'

The highly-rated Ivory Coast international registered on the Gunners' radar in the summer of 2018 and they may be tempted to return 12 months on

Jean-Philippe Gbamin has opened the door to a summer transfer away from Mainz, with the reported Arsenal target eager to take “the next step” 12 months on from seeing a move blocked.

In 2018, interest built steadily in the highly-rated 23-year-old who can operate as a centre-half or holding midfielder.

Several Premier League sides were said to be keen on landing the Ivory Coast international, with a £31 million ($40m) bid tabled at one stage.