According to L'Equipe, Morgan Schneiderlin has a “personal agreement” with Arsenal over a transfer, with the French international set to join the Gunners in summer.

Arsene Wenger is known to be a long-term admirer of the midfielder, having attempted to sign him in vain last summer.

However, the Frenchman is determined to bolster his squad to make his promise of winning the Premier League title in three seasons come to fruition.

In order to have a realistic go at the title, he looks to bring down the world-class midfielder for £15 million in the summer.

The 25-year-old has also often stated that his future with the Saints is uncertain and he may well break the eight-year bond in search of new challenges.

Francis Coquelin is on fine form as of late, but he is yet to sign a contract extension with the Gunners sparking rumours that his compatriot may fill his shoes at Arsenal. With Abou Diaby and Mathieu Flamini all but set to leave Arsenal on a free, this transfer looks very much likely.

Morgan Schneiderlin has made sixteen Premier League appearances so far and his contract with Southampton runs until summer 2017.