With Petr Cech set to undergo his medical shortly, Arsenal are in no pressure to make new signings given the numbers that they already have in every area of the field.

Arsene Wenger, however, seems to feel the need for reinforcements as reports claim that the Gunners are weighing up an £11million bid for Faouzi Ghoulam.

The Napoli left-back was believed to be on the radar of Chelsea and Manchester United for the former may likely need to replace outgoing Filipe Luis while the latter still have not discovered the ideal Patrice Evra replacement.

Despite their long-term interest, the Football Association Cup holders are now believed to be in pole position to acquire his services, as per Express.

The Algerian international, despite making thirty-nine appearances for his club last season, does not strike as a first-team regular for Arsenal.

While someone of the calibre of Kieran Gibbs spends his time on the fringes, it is highly unlikely that he would go on to displace Nacho Monreal in the starting line-up.

However, his unlikely arrival could keep the Arsenal supporters free of the terror that injury concerns impose, but then again, chances are less that this rumour culminates in him becoming an Arsenal player.