Arsenal transfer news: Barcelona join Arsenal in race to land Nice star Jean-Michael Seri
The Spanish giants are set to rival the Gunners for the signature of Jean-Michael Seri
BARCELONA are considering making a move for for Nice midfielder Jean-Michael Seri, according to reports.
Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo claims that Barca have made Seri one of their top summer targets.
They also reported that Seri would be open to a move to the Catalan club and negotiations over a possible transfer have begun.
Barcelona, who have £198 million in the bank after selling Neymar to Paris Saint- German last week, are also reportedly keen on Tottenham flop Paulinho.
However, the Spanish side, who are in the market for a new central midfielder, will have to fight off Arsenal if they are to sign the Ivory Coast international.
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Arsene Wenger is working hard to bolster his squad after his side's disappointing season last term.
The Gunners ended the season by winning the FA Cup - but failed to qualify for the Champions League after finishing fifth in the league.
Seri scored seven goals and nine assists last term and has been likened to Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante.
The midfielder has a release clause of £36m in his contract with Nice and was one of the Ligue 1 club’s standout players last season as they finished third in the French top flight.