Arsenal want to sign Watford midfielder

Arsenal are reportedly considering Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure as a potential signing during the summer transfer window.

Doucoure was linked with the Gunners in the summer of 2018, but a deal never materialised with the Hornets.

With the Hornets relegated from the Premier League, he is likely to pursue a fresh challenge and it appears that the Gunners are keen on signing him.

According to The Mirror, the north London side are lining up a move for the former Rennes man as they aim to shore up their midfielder for next term.

However, any deal for the Frenchman may depend on the potential sale of either Matteo Guendouzi or Lucas Torreira in the current transfer window.

Guendouzi has not played a single minute for the Gunners since his poor behaviour at Brighton and he has been tipped to leave the club.

Torreira, meanwhile, has hardly earned game time under Mikel Arteta and he is said to be attracting interest from long-term admirers AC Milan.