Arsenal are reported to be very keen on Auxerre
full-back Bakary Sagna.
France Football claims Arsene Wenger has already held talks with
the 24-year-old as well as Auxerre vice-chairman Gerard
Bourgoin.
Sagna is looking to leave Auxerre for a fresh challenge and has set
his sights on winning a switch to England ahead of next
season.
Auxerre, though, are wanting to keep the highly-rated defender and
have slapped on a 10million (£6.75m) price tag.
"The offers we have received are far too low for a player of his
level," Bourgoin told AFP.
"He is now one of the best French right-backs around and has
improved a lot during each of the last three seasons.
"His desire is to go to the Premiership but we have received
enquiries on behalf of very large European clubs - from Spain in
particular."
The Gunners are hoping that a suitable offer will tempt the Stade
Abbe-Deschamps side into selling Sagna over the summer.
Meanwhile, Marseille sport director Jose Anigo has confirmed
Auxerre ace Benoit Cheyrou is a target for l'OM.
Anigo told the French press: "We are keen for a deal with him, but
we are still waiting for an agreement with Auxerre.
"If we can't reach a deal, it means they will have demanded too
much, so we would then look abroad."
Marseille are also interested in France Under 21 international
goalkeeper Steve Mandanda.
The Le Mans shot-stopper, who would cost in the region of 2million
(£1.35million), could possibly head to England.