Paris Saint-Germain have made initial contact with Napoli for Arsenal linked full-back Faouzi Ghoulam.
Ghoulam joined Napoli in January last year and has been one of the most consistent performers for the club over his one-and-a-half-season stay at the San Paolo so far.
His performances attracted the attention of some top clubs across Europe and Arsenal reportedly made a bid for him to take the Algerian to England this summer.
However, the Gunners are set to face stiff competition for his signature as PSG have entered the chase and are claimed to have made a move for the Algerian international.
According to Italian daily Gazzetta dello Sport, the French champions have initiated contact with Napoli and are in talks with the Italians to take Ghoulam to the French capital this summer.
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With Lucas Digne believed to be on his way out of PSG, Laurent Blanc is keen to sign a replacement and has identified Ghoulam as one of the options.
A transfer fee of around €15m has been discussed, but both clubs are still negotiating and are yet to agree a deal for the full-back.
The 24-year-old has made 60 appearances for Napoli and has a contract until 2018 with the club.
