Feyenoord boss Dick Advocaat has confirmed Arsenal want to sign their attacking midfielder Orkun Kokcu.

Sportsmail revealed last week that the Gunners had opened talks regarding a £23million move for the 19-year-old.

And Advocaat has effectively admitted Arsenal are hoping to land the youngster ahead of next season.

Feyenoord boss Dick Advocaat has confirmed Arsenal want to sign midfielder Orkun Kokcu

Arsenal face competition from Sevilla but are hopeful of striking early deal for the midfielder

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The Feyenoord chief said: 'It seems that what I read is true, but no one has yet come to Feyenoord (to make their interest clear).

'I think he fits in everywhere.'

Arsenal will face competition from Sevilla but are hopeful of striking an early deal for the attacking midfielder - who is tipped to become one of the stars of Euro 2020 for Turkey.

Feyenoord want to tempt Kokcu to stay with an improved contract, but there is significant doubt over whether they can afford the sort of deal he will get elsewhere.

It comes as Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta plans a ruthless clearout this summer to make way for new signings.

Matteo Guendouzi, Sokratis and Ainsley Maitland-Niles are under threat, while top earner Mesut Ozil could also be allowed to leave.

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil could be on his way out of the north London club this summer

Matteo Gunedouzi (left) and Sokratis (right) are under threat as Mikel Arteta plans a clear-out

Ozil has been at Arsenal since moving from Real Madrid in the summer of 2013, and has made 22 appearances in all competitions this season.

Meanwhile, Lucas Torreira will see a specialist on Friday after fracturing an ankle in Monday’s FA Cup fifth-round win at Portsmouth.

Arteta hopes the Uruguayan midfielder will return before the end of the season.