According to L’Equipe, Dijon talent Mounir Chouiar will miss today’s game against Brest because of interest from Arsenal and Leeds United.
It’s claimed that Chouiar will be pulled from the team ahead of a possible move to England, with Wolverhampton Wanderers challenging Arsenal and Leeds in the race.
Dijon would allegedly seek around €15million to €20million (£14million to £18.5million) for Chouiar, with a move seemingly close.
Chouiar only joined from Lens last summer, and they have a 20% sell-on clause, which is why Dijon have hiked up their asking price.
The 21-year-old predominantly plays as a left-sided winger who cuts inside onto his right foot, Chouiar can also play as a number 10.
Frenchman Chouiar bagged four goals in 20 Ligue 1 outings last season, and seems to have impressed a string of Premier League clubs.
He is quick and tricky on the ball, showing real technical ability and the quality to ghost past players with his dribbling ability.
Chouiar is still a little raw, but Arsenal and Leeds have both been linked with a similar player in Said Benrahma, and may feel that Chouiar offers a cheaper alternative to the Brentford star – and it will now be fascinating to see who wins the race.
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