Arsenal have reportedly made an effort to sign N'Golo Kante from Chelsea this summer.
Kante's contract expires at the end of the season, and with Chelsea looking to streamline a bloated squad, the French World Cup winner could be one of those to exit.
The Gunners have already signed one Chelsea midfielder this year, when Jorginho arrived in January, and they may seek more reinforcements in the centre of the pitch in preparation for Champions League football.
The Mirror claim that Kante could be one of a number of Chelsea midfielders who may leave in the summer, with Enzo Fernandez the only player assured of his future at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal, therefore, may look to take advantage and poach Kante from their London rivals.
Along with Jorginho, Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey are Arsenal's only senior options to play in central midfield, so adding Kante will bolster their squad as they look to be competitive on Europe's biggest stage next season, as well domestically.
It has been an injury-hit season for Kante though, as he has made just five Premier League appearances this campaign.
Andrew Delaney
