Arsenal currently watches Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa, monitoring the defensive stalwart.
They lodged a bid after his two goals for England in the World Cup semi final in Miami, crucially finding the net, and sparking a transfer frenzy.
England comfortably won 2-1, clinching the game with second strikes.
That notable moment made Konsa the first Charlton Athletic trainee to score at a World Cup, cementing his status on the global stage.
Arsenal eagerly wants him, while Villa firmly refuses to sell for less than £60 million, holding a firm price barrier.