Contact made: Arsenal wants to sign Lille midfielder with player excited for Premier League move

The Gunners have supposedly connected with the representatives of Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare over a likely move to the Premier League.

Boubakary Soumare has since looked an outstanding talent with his amazing displays in Ligue 1, and he’s been connected with big clubs before.

Arsenal currently appear to be stepping up their quest for the 21-year-old, however AC Milan are also referenced as having made a methodology for the player.

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The Gunners could have a pivotal edge in this transfer battle, in any case, as Boubakary Soumare is said to support a move to the Premier League as the following step in his career.

Boubakary Soumare could without a doubt reinforce Arsenal’s midfield, which actually still lacking quality and strength in spite of the summer signing of Thomas Partey.

Mikel Arteta may well view the 21-year-old as an upgrade on any semblance of Mohamed Elneny and Granit Xhaka while the likes of Lucas Torreira and Matteo Guendouzi may also need replacing.