According to a report in England, Arsenal are ready to compete with Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur for the signing of Lille defender Zeki Celik.
According to the Evening Standard, all three Premier League clubs have identified Celik as a potential recruit ahead of the new season.
According to the same article, Celik is expected to leave Lille this summer after helping the French club beat Paris Saint-Germain to the Ligue 1 title.
According to the same report, the 24-year-old has two years left on his current contract with the French champions, leaving his future uncertain.
The Evening Standard goes on to say that Lille would be willing to sell the Turkey international this summer in a deal worth around £13 million.
City chairman Al Mubarak wants the club to be the best in the world.
According to media reports, Arsenal is considering Celik as a long-term replacement for wanted-away Spanish defender Hector Bellerin.
According to the report, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admires Celik's passing ability and attacking flair.
Celik had two goals and three assists in 29 appearances for Lille during their Ligue 1 championship season.
Last season, Arsenal finished eighth in the Premier League table, missing out on a place in Europe.
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