Arsenal are reported to be one of several top European clubs keen on signing AC Milan star Yoann Gourcuff.The France under-21 international was linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium in 2006 before opting to make the move from Rennes to the San Siro.

However, Gourcuff has not featured regularly for the European champions and the Gunners are preparing a £15million bid for the man touted by many as 'the next Zinedine Zidane', according to Italian daily Gazzeta Dello Sport.

The newspaper claims Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti wants to offload Gourcuff as Brazilian teen sensation Alexandre Pato will be eligible to feature for the first-team from January 3 after his move from Internacional.

However, Arsenal could face competition from French clubs Lens and Paris St Germain who are keen on signing the midfielder on loan.

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