Report: Arsenal eye Moussa Dembele as Manchester United work on deal

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Arsenal are continuing to monitor Moussa Dembele, but Media Foot in France reports that Manchester United are the Premier League side stepping up their interest in the Lyon striker.

Dembele looks set to be offered the chance to return to England this summer. The 25-year-old was outstanding for Lyon last season, scoring 21 goals in Ligue 1.

Previous reports have suggested that Arsenal want Dembele. But of course, they have since signed Gabriel Jesus to be their marquee forward for this coming season.

However, it would seem that Dembele remains on the radar. Media Foot reports that Arsenal and Manchester United want the former Celtic star.

It is United who are stepping up their interest in Dembele. They are working behind the scenes on contacts about a move amid speculation over Cristiano Ronaldo’s future.

Dembele could come extremely cheap this summer. The Sun reported over the weekend that Southampton want the striker. And he may only cost £10 million due to his contract with Les Gones expiring in a year.

Arsenal continuing to monitor Moussa Dembele

Dembele has been a very decent goalscorer throughout his career. In total, he has 94 goals in 222 league games. And he rediscovered his touch last term after a disappointing season the year before.

He is unproven in the Premier League. But Arsenal may only need to pay £10 million to bring him to the Emirates this summer.

Obviously, they now have Jesus and Eddie Nketiah. But they also have a Europa League campaign to look forward to. So the squad is going to be stretched at times.

A move for Dembele would probably make little sense if Lyon wanted £30 million or more for him. But surely, there is an argument that a £10 million fee makes a move a gamble worth taking.