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Laurent Koscielny wanted by Marseille, who aim to take advantage of Arsenal’s failure to qualify for Champions League

Central defender could make return to Ligue 1 as French big-spenders make him No.1 target as part of ambitions plans

Mike McGrath

Published: 22:30, 27 May 2017
Updated: 20:04, 27 May 2017

MARSEILLE are stepping up their bid to sign Laurent Koscielny.

Arsenal’s centre-back is the French big spenders No 1 target this summer.

Marseille are hoping to lure Laurent Koscielny away from Arsenal in summer — Marseille are hoping to lure Laurent Koscielny away from Arsenal in summerCredit: AP:Associated Press

And they have sounded out the 31-year-old’s interest in a move back to his homeland.

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Marseille plan to test Arsenal’s resolve to keep hold of one of their key men after missing out on the Champions League.

Laurent Koscielny moved to Arsenal from Lorient in 2010 and is now vice-captain

Laurent Koscielny may decided to leave Arsenal, who missed out on Champions League — Laurent Koscielny may decided to leave Arsenal, who missed out on Champions LeagueCredit: Rex Features

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Koscielny’s Emirates contract still has three years to run so it would take a mega-bid of £30million-plus for the Gunners to even consider selling.

But that will also test Koscielny’s desire to stay at the club he joined from Lorient in 2010.

He has worn the captain’s armband while skipper Per Mertesacker has been out injured this season.

But he missed the FA Cup final after his red card against Everton on the final day of the Premier League campaign.

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