Arsenal 'keen' on Ligue 1 midfielder as they prepare to sell fringe player for cut price

While the Premier League season is still far from over, teams from across the Premier League will be thinking ahead towards the summer transfer window. Arsenal have already been linked with a slew of top players, even at this early stage - who will the Gunners look to bring on board when the time comes?

Arsenal are thought to be 'keen' on signing a highly-rated midfielder who currently plays in Ligue 1. Despite this, one of their current players in the middle of the park may be forced to leave for a fee below his market value - but who is it?

Arsenal 'keen' on deal for Khephren Thuram in the summer

Arsenal are 'keen' to snap up OGC Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram in the summer, according to a report from TuttoMercatoWeb. An energetic, technically-gifted and physical midfielder, Thuram has all the necessary qualities to be a success in the Premier League.

Despite this, Arsenal are far from the only high-profile club to have been linked with a move for the 22-year-old French international. Both Juventus and Manchester United are thought to be interested in his services - previously, Liverpool have also shown an interest in the player.

Thomas Partey to be sold for cut price

Thomas Partey has been touted for an Arsenal exit for several months now. It seems that the Gunners have given up on trying to secure a large sum of money for his service, according to Fichajes - instead, they will let him go for a relatively meagre fee of £15 million.

Partey's current deal at Arsenal is due to expire in the summer of 2025. Due to this, the onus is now on the Gunners to sell him as swiftly as possible - if his contract is allowed to run out, he will leave the club on a free transfer.