Arsenal chiefs are reviving plans for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar.
The Athletic says Aouar is back on Arsenal's radar as their search for an attacking midfielder looks set to go down to the wire.
Mikel Arteta is desperate to add a No 10, despite Emile Smith Rowe signing a new long-term deal.
Arsenal saw Martin Odegaard return to Real Madrid following a successful loan spell and it remains unclear whether the Spanish giants will allow him to leave this time around.
That means the Gunners are looking at other targets and Lyon star Aouar is a name being mentioned behind-closed-doors.
The Frenchman was heavily linked with a move to north London last summer, but is reportedly available for significantly cheaper this year thanks to Lyon's financial difficulties.