Arsenal transfer news: Gunners in talks to land Sevilla’s Steven N’Zonzi as Unai Emery looks to strengthen midfield
Frenchman has already told Sevilla that he wants a return to the Premier League three years after leaving Stoke
ARSENAL have opened talks to land Sevilla's Steven N'Zonzi, according to reports.
The midfielder has already told the Spanish side he wants a return to the Premier League, as revealed by SunSport.
And boss Unai Emery wants to reunite with the Frenchman as he continues to rebuild the Arsenal squad.
The Gunners gaffer signed N'Zonzi as manager of Sevilla and he went on to play a crucial role helping them win the Europa League in his debut season.
Emery is keen to strengthen the spine of the Arsenal side and believes N'Zonzi would fill the void in the middle of the park.
Since leaving Stoke for £7million in the summer of 2015, the 29-year-old has gone onto break into the France national team and was called up to their World Cup squad.
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Arsenal would need to pay his £35m buy-out clause inserted into his one-year contract extension signed in February.
SunSport understands that Serie A champions Juventus are also hot on his trail and have tabled a counter offer to lure N'Zonzi to Italy with the prospect of Champions League football next season.
A midfielder remains Emery's top priority after Jack Wilshere left on a free transfer.
They remain on the verge of completing a deal to sign Sampdoria's Lucas Torreira after agreeing a fee with the Italian outfit.