Arsenal Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Steven N’Zonzi and Moise Kean

Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on Sevilla midfielder Steven N’Zonzi, although they may face competition from Chelsea in pursuit of the Frenchman.

That’s according to Sport (h/t Tom Coast of Sport Witness) who have suggested the two London clubs have been impressed by the recent performances of the former Stoke City man. Arsenal are said to be “ringing” the door of the Andalusian outfit in pursuit of the player, who has a €30 million (£27 million) release clause in his contract.

The Blues and Leicester City have also been linked to N’Zonzi, who has excelled since swapping Stoke for Sevilla in the summer of 2015. Here’s a look at why he’s being tracked by some illustrious names:

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Such are the standards being set by the 27-year-old, Sport have dubbed him the “new Patrick Vieira.” It’s a comparison that’d naturally make Arsenal supporters sit up and take notice.

There are certainly similarities between the two. N’Zonzi is a mass of limbs in the middle of the park, using his imposing physique to win headers and wrestle possession back for his side. Additionally, he can carry the ball through phases of the field quickly and his distribution has improved in La Liga.

So has his decision-making in the final third. Per Dermot Corrigan of …

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