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Report: Arsenal want Boubakary Soumare; face AC Milan competition

Gabriel Magalhaes is not the only Lille player Arsenal have had their eye on this summer, that the Gunners are also interested in Boubakary Soumare.

♏Gabriel looks set to become Mikel Arteta’s latest signing during this window. that the defender is on his way to London ahead of a £27 million switch.

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𓆉And it appears that the Gunners could also have their eye on one of his teammates.

෴, Arsenal are keen on Soumare having tracked the 21-year-old for some time. It is suggested that Manchester United and AC Milan are also interested in Soumare.

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ꩲIt remains to be seen what Lille’s stance on the youngster’s future is. But it would be no surprise if they demand an eye-watering sum for the France under-21 international.

ꦐ, Soumare snubbed a £35 million move to Newcastle United during the January transfer window.

ꦯSoumare has the potential to be an outstanding signing for Arsenal this summer. He was predominantly used as a holding midfielder last season, but seems to be most comfortable playing a box-to-box role.

ღHe is a superb passer of the ball who can also provide protection to the backline.

▨Arteta surely faces a tough task trying to sign Soumare if he is working with a modest budget this summer. But perhaps he is the kind of player that the Gunners should seriously consider breaking the bank for.