Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has already contacted the French club
regarding the player’s availability, as he seeks to replace the
seemingly Milan-bound Mathieu Flamini.
And Le Mans have claimed that Newcastle are also interested in the
23-year-old, following his impressive displays for Benin in the
African Cup of Nations earlier in the year.
Sessegnon, who is rated at ₤4 million, has earned a reputation in
Ligue 1 as an all-action defensive midfielder who likes to get
forward and score goals, having scored an impressive brace against
Lyon last season.