Cheikhou Kouyate linked with Arsenal move

Anderlecht star Cheikhou Kouyate has been linked with a surprise 6 million Euro move to Arsenal in the summer. Arsene Wenger has made an initial offer for the highly rated 23-year-old versatile player.

At Anderlecht, Kouyate has been deployed in a variety of positions, including defender and defensive midfield. The 6 foot 4 starlet has spent his professional career only in Belgium, and is believed to be very keen to move to the Premier League.