Arsenal eyeing surprise move for Belgian winger

Arsenal are weighing up a surprise move for Lyon winger Malick Fofana before the transfer window closes tomorrow.

The Gunners are determined to land a new left winger before the deadline and Fofana is reportedly viewed as a market opportunity.

Fofana was expected to stay with Lyon this term, but the situation has changed after they failed to qualify for the Champions League via the play-offs.

Hence, he is poised to head for the exit door before the window closes and it remains to be seen whether the Gunners make an approach for his services.

Fofana has personally spoken with manager Mikel Arteta but the Gunners are unlikely to pay over the odds to bring the Lyon attacker to north London.

Les Gones want around £40m for the 21-year-old, but Arsenal believe a deal could be struck for less, given the French club's precarious financial situation.

Lyon are set to face significant losses after failing to qualify for the Champions League, which they seek to recover with the departure of Fofana.