Arsenal have been linked with a £15million summer move for Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila.

The highly rated 20-year-old, who has eight caps for France, has been linked with a number of clubs including Manchester United, Liverpool and Juventus.

But it appears Arsenal have stolen a march on their rivals by sending scouts to France to watch the star, with the aim of making a £15million bid in the close season.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is set for a summer spending spree after being promised significant funds by American Stan Kroenke, who increased his stake in the London club this week and is set to launch a full takeover bid.