Arsenal ‘make contact’ with Brighton over Yves Bissouma summer transfer move after failed January swoop for midfielder

ARSENAL have asked to be 'kept informed' of Yves Bissouma's situation at Brighton, according to reports.

The Malian ace has been in excellent form for Graham Potter's side this season.

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Bissouma, 24, has made 29 appearances this term, attracting admiring glances from around Europe.

The Gunners were reportedly interested in acquiring his signature in January, as Mikel Arteta plots a squad overhaul in North London.

Nothing came of it at the time, but the claim that Arsenal have asked to be kept in the loop, regarding any movements surrounding Bissouma's future.

The midfielder will have two years remaining on his current Brighton deal come the summer.

But should the Seagulls get relegated, it is likely he will want to move on.

claimed in January that Bissouma 'loves the Premier League' and is a 'huge Gunners fan'.

Arsenal have recent experience of dealing with Brighton, having signed Mat Ryan on loan in January.

The Express also claim that Gunners chiefs are chasing Eintracht Frankfurt defender Evan N'Dicka.

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They report that senior figures have 'held talks' with the player's entourage.

A deal could set Arsenal back around £19million.

N'Dicka, 21, has made 17 appearances this season, scoring twice.

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