The French under-18 international has also been attracting the interest of Italian giants AC Milan since starring in the European under-17 Championships last summer.

Gouiri who is under contract until 2020 trains with the senior Lyon side and is tipped to make his senior debut before the end of the season.

The Gunners signed Alexandre Lacazette from Lyon in the summer and have been regular visitors to Lyon youth matches watching Gouiri in action.