Arsenal talent Ismael Bennacer is being tracked by three French clubs, who are eyeing a loan swoop for the midfielder in the winter transfer window.
The 18-year-old attack-minded midfielder, who was capped by Algeria for the first time earlier this year, currently turns out for Arsenal's Under-23 side in the Premier League 2 competition.
Now a clutch of teams from France want to scoop up Bennacer and are hoping to tempt Arsenal into letting the former Arles man leave on a six-month loan.
According to Le Buteur, Guingamp, Lorient and Le Havre all want Bennacer.
However, a race for the midfielder's signature appears to be developing at pace as it is also claimed clubs from the Belgian top flight, along with sides in England's Championship, are keen.
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With no shortage of clubs willing to offer a loan home, the decision is likely to come down to whether Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is willing to sanction a winter window switch.
So far this season Bennacer has clocked up ten appearances in the Premier League 2 competition for the Gunners.
He is locked down on a contract with Arsenal until 2020.
