Arsenal urged to enter race for PSG target

North London side Arsenal have been urged to enter the race for Watford star Abdoulaye Doucoure and strike a deal for the player before French Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint Germain ahead of the winter transfer window which reopens in coming days.

Abdoulaye Doucoure is already being wanted at the French Ligue 1 side as a replacement for Adrien Rabiot who is keen on leaving the club in the winter transfer window.

The French international’s contract with the French Ligue 1 giants expires at the end of the season but he is reported to have fallen out with the club and unhappy to stay until the end.

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However, the North London side will face big competition from Everton and Tottenham as well with both English Premier League clubs also seeking to secure his service.

Abdoulaye Doucoure has impressed this season for Watford and has become one of the major members of the team which gives him the attention he has been able to have.

The Gunners have been told that signing Abdoulaye Doucoure will bring big stability to the team as well as help to add quality knowing what he has got to offer.

Arsenal are currently fifth in the Premier League table behind fourth-placed Chelsea.