Arsenal are ready to ramp up their interest in Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare having been knocked back in their pursuit of Thomas Partey.
Mikel Arteta is looking to bolster his squad in what is his first summer at the helm in north London. The Spaniard is seeking to improve his midfield options and the 21-year-old Frenchman has emerged as a target, reports Arsenal could face competition from Manchester United and Serie A giants AC Milan, who are both interested in a move.
Soumare made 30 appearances in all competitions for a Lille side who finished four in Ligue 1 and again played in the Champions League.
He started his career at PSG but has flourished since moving to the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in 2017. Arsenal's interest in the player
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