Arsenal reportedly made a brief check on Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo a few days ago.
Gunners manager Mikel Arteta wants to bolster his attacking ranks with Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus on their way out.
Arsenal are now weighing up a move to sign Lyon winger Malick Fofana, but Gakpo was also considered,
Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye’s agent also reached out to the Gunners, but he is now expected to join Manchester City.
Gakpo has been linked with Man City and Tottenham, but he is open to remaining with Liverpool if they fail to sign a replacement.
The Netherlands international has made 182 appearances for the Reds and he brings much-needed experience to the table.
Gakpo has started the new season with one goal and one assist in two Premier League appearances.
However, it does not appear that the Gunners will be making a concrete move for the 27-year-old this summer.
They are focusing on Fofana and will hope to get a deal for him over the line before tomorrow’s transfer deadline.
Arsenal need quality depth in the attack to boost their chances of winning major trophies this term, and signing Fofana will come in handy.
