Arsenal target Adil Aouchiche is ready to quit PSG and is preparing for his exit, according to Le 10 Sport.
ESPN have claimed that Arsenal are interested in signing the talented playmaker, but it seems that the Gunners have work to do to get a deal done.
St. Etienne are currently leading the race for the highly-rated teenager, but the Ligue 1 side are struggling to afford him.
Aouchiche wants a sizeable signing on fee to put pen to paper, with his contract at PSG due to expire at the end of the season.
That could present Arsenal with an opportunity if they do move swiftly, although St. Etienne are said to be hoping to force through a deal.
St. Etienne are ready to sell both Denis Bouanga and Wesley Fofana, and if they duo depart then they should be able to afford Aouchiche.
Aouchiche, on his part, is said to be keen to leave PSG as he wants more first-team football.
If the creative midfielder was brought to Arsenal he would be another exciting prospect to add to a crop of excellent young talents breaking through at the Emirates Stadium.
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