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Arsene Wenger is targeting Newcastle's Mathieu Debuchy in an £8million move.

Wenger sees the France World Cup right-back as the perfect replacement for Bacary Sagna, who has quit Arsenal after seven years to join Manchester City.

And the Gunners' boss has also renewed his interest in QPR striker Loic Remy as the FA Cup holders look to strengthen their French connection.

Debuchy, 28, has already voiced his determination to play in the Champions League, and that has alerted Arsenal.

Paris Saint-Germain are also watching developments, but the north Londoners have already made discreet enquiries about Debuchy's availability.

Newcastle have been long-term admirers of Arsenal's England Under-21 right-back Carl Jenkinson and could ask for him to be involved in any deal.

The Gunners have been reluctant to let Jenkinson go as they see him as part of the squad, but it is clear they do want an experienced first-choice right-back and Debuchy fits the bill.

Remy - who scored 14 top-flight goals last season while on loan at Newcastle - is also a perfect option for Arsenal.

He has a set £10m buy-out clause, can play through the middle or wide and can play both alongside Olivier Giroud or instead of his fellow Frenchman.

Wenger has met frustration so far in his attempts to sign a big-name striker - AC Milan insisted on Thursday that Mario Balotelli is NOT for sale while Barcelona are keen to offer Alexis Sanchez to Liverpool in part exchange for Luis Suarez.