Arsenal considering launching £9m bid for Lorient forward Alexis Claude-Maurice
ARSENAL are reportedly lining up a £9million swoop for forward Alexis Claude-Maurice as the Gunners look to raid Lorient once again.
The North London side nabbed central midfielder Matteo Guendouzi from the Ligue 2 side last summer, and look poised to snare away another starlet.
According to the , Unai Emery's men are considering launching an offer for the French youth international.
They claim that Arsenal have sent scouts to watch Claude-Maurice in action as Emery looks to ease the burden on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette.
While Arsenal also need to replace Danny Welbeck with the England international soon to become a free agent.
The 20-year-old - who often plays on the wings - has chipped in with 14 goals in 32 games in all competitions this season, and is being monitored by a host of clubs.
It was believed that Norwich were reading an offer for the youngster as they look to strengthen their squad after winning the Championship.
While Lille are also keeping an eye on the player as a possible replacement for Nicolas Pepe who is on his way out at the end of the campaign.
It is expected to be a busy summer at the Emirates, with the club eyeing up a £40m offer for Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha.
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However the Eagles are understood to be holding out for £80m - effectively ruling the club out of the race to sign him.
But Arsenal have been boosted in their attempts to lure Hakim Ziyech to England, with the Ajax star revealing it is his dream to play for the Gunners.
While the Europa League finalists are reportedly ready to trigger Kostas Manolas' £31m release clause at Roma.