The agent of Everton midfielder Amadou Onana was in London today to meet with the representatives of Arsenal, according to Les Bons Conceil Du Sports editor Seb Ecrivain Foot.
The Gunners want to sign the 22-year-old Belgium international and will have to pip Manchester United and Chelsea to his services.
It appears Arsenal have now moved ahead of other suitors in the race for Onana after holding talks with his agent.
The North London club want to bolster their options in midfield following an injury to Thomas Partey, and the Everton star has impressed them with his performances since the start of last term.
The Toffees will not be keen on losing one of their most important players, but they could be forced to part ways with him given their current Financial Fair Play issues.
According to the Daily Telegraph journalist Luke Edwards, Onana is certainly tempted to leave the Merseyside club for a bigger club this month, and a switch to Arsenal cannot be ruled out.