CHEICK IN Arsenal interested in Cheick Doucoure transfer with midfielder set to leave Lens for Premier League this summer
Posted Friday, May 27, 2022 by Thesun.co.uk
ARSENAL are reportedly one of several Premier clubs interested in Lens star Cheick Doucoure.
The Gunners are planning a huge summer revamp this summer after missing out on Champions League football.
Arsenal are one of several Prem clubs interested in want-away Lens ace Cheick Doucoure Credit: Getty
There are reportedly twelve names that Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has on his wishlist including Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus.
And the Mirror claim one player the Gunners are tracking is Doucoure who's set to leave Lens for the Prem in the transfer window.
The 22-year-old's been in stellar form for Lens this season, providing four assists and one goal across 34 Ligue 1 appearances.
And the Mali international now wants to try his hand in England where he's not short on interest.
Everton, Brighton, Crystal Palace, and Wolves are tracking Doucore along with Arsenal, the report adds.
SunSport exclusively revealed that Palace came close to securing his services for £15million in April but the transfer never materialised.
But Palace are likely to make another move for Doucoure after this latest development.
However, Arsenal have a number of alternative options they can turn to if Doucoure chooses to go elsewhere.
Leicester City ace Youri Tielemans is one of them.
Tielemans is out of contract in summer 2023, and Arteta's urged the Gunners to place a £25m bid for the Belgian playmaker.
But the Foxes may play hardball and demand upto £40m for their prized asset.
The Gunners also have to do battle with Real Madrid, Tottenham, and Manchester United for Tielemans.
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