Arsenal have "real interest" in signing Nice star Jean-Michael Seri, according to the Daily Star.
The midfielder is a target for a number of top European clubs including Roma and Tottenham Hotspur.
The Gunners are currently in pole position to secure the services of the Ivorian.
Manager Arsene Wenger has already met the player's agent but the two clubs are yet to reach a financial agreement.
Nice want at least £36million to sell the player, a fee the Gunners are not eager to meet.
Arsenal have already signed Sead Kolasinac and Alexandre Lacazette but Wenger is determined to also add quality in midfield and on the wings before the end of the transfer window.
