Arsenal are ready to rival Sevilla in a £20m race to sign Ibrahima Diallo, who scouts have labelled the next N’Golo Kante. Rising star Diallo, 21, has been a big hit with French club Brest this season and is attracting interest from across Europe.
Leicester had a bid of up to £16m turned down for the midfielder in January and remain in the running, while Everton and Nice have also made recent enquiries.
But Sevilla have jumped to the front of the queue after opening talks - and Arsenal are also now expected to make their move.
The Gunners have watched Diallo several times this season and believe he could develop into a dominant player in his position.
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