Arsenal plan January move for next Kante

Arsenal are planning a winter move to sign Sevilla midfielder Lucien Agoume, according to Vamos Mi Sevilla.

The Gunners looked at the Frenchman during the recent transfer window, but they opted against securing his signature.

The hierarchy initially wanted Agoume to be signed alongside Martin Zubimendi, but the plan was changed by sporting director Andrea Berta.

Berta wanted an experienced and oven-ready option in the squad and he opted to purchase Christian Norgaard from Brentford instead.

There is still interest in Agoume and reports claim that the Gunners have established contact with the player over recent months.

The north London giants are the main candidates to land the 23-year-old and could make an offer when the transfer window reopens.

Manchester United have also been credited with an interest in the former Inter Milan man, but they have not made any kind of approach.

The Red Devils could have a better chance of signing the midfielder, given they could guarantee him regular starts in the number six role.

Agoume, who has been dubbed as the next N'Golo Kante by many outlets, would be an upgrade on Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte.

At Arsenal, Agoume may have play second fiddle. He is unlikely to displace Martin Zubimendi for the holding midfield spot.