Arsenal have spoken to Nimes about pacy striker Anthony Koura.

The 22-year-old can play on either wing and has played at centre forward scoring nine goals this season.

The Ligue 2 striker is currently out with a damaged vertebrae in his back he is due to return next month. Stoke, Sunderland and Newcastle have also monitored Koura this season with Nimes expected to do business for around £2million.

Arsenal are monitoring Nimes striker Anthony Koura (left) - who has scored nine goals in Ligue 2 this season

Arsene Wenger's need for striker will have lessened after youngster Alex Iwobi scored on his first start

Meanwhile, the Gunners have been urged to make a bid for Napoli midfielder Jorginho by the Brazilian's agent.

Joao Santos claims that Arsenal have been interested in the 24-year-old in the past and would he would welcome discussions to take him to the Emirates in the summer.

“It was in England that I was first asked about Jorginho but now everyone knows him and it’s obvious that a lot of teams are following him,’ Santos told Radio Crc.

The Gunners have been invited to firm up their interest in Napoli midfielder Jorginho (left)

“Then if his international call-up is confirmed it would only raise his profile further.”

Jorginho has also been linked with a reunion with former manager Rafa Benitez at Newcastle, although Santos insists that no discussions have taken place between the player and struggling North East club.