"Arsenal like the player" - Mikel Arteta is watching Bundesliga star - club won't block move

The Gunners currently sit top of the Premier League, having lost just one of the opening 11 games of the season, and a key part of their success has been the defensive pairing of William Saliba and Gabriel.

According to the Evening Standard, highly-rated French centre-back Ndicka is a player Arsenal are tracking.

There could even be a coup on the cards, with Frankfurt reportedly open to selling Ndicka in January given the player's contract is expiring next summer.

Speaking to GveMeSport, CBS reporter Ben Jacobs said: "Arsenal like the player.

“There's a lot of interest in the player, not just from the Premier League but from all across Europe as well."

The towering centre-back has been one of the most dominant players aerially in the Bundesliga, and is ranked in the 83rd percentile for aerials won among centre-back, as per FBref.

Hutter told Bundesliga.com: "I honestly have to say that I was surprised by his development. Evan has developed phenomenally.

Arsenal will face competition for Ndicka’s signature however, with Serie A giants Juventus, Roma and AC Milan all reported to have expressed an interest in the player.

Italian publication Calciomercato claim that Frankfurt have asked Italian clubs to part with just €8million to €12 million (£6.95million to £10.4million) to sign Ndicka in January, given his contract situation.