Arsenal legend Robert Pires believes the club should take a risk and sign Jamie Vardy, as the Leicester City forward has all the qualities to be a success in north London.

Vardy, who is currently pushing for a starting berth in England's upcoming Euro 2016 Group B clash against Wales on Thursday afternoon, has been the subject of a bid from Arsenal after the club recently met his release clause.

Although the 29-year-old is yet to agree personal terms, Pires believes that Vardy's potential move to the Emirates is a sign that Arsene Wenger is focusing on bolstering his squad ahead of the 16/17 season.

Jamie Vardy (right) laughs with Jack Wilshere in England training - the pair could be team-mates next season

Robert Pires, pictured before France's Euro opener, told Sportsmail Vardy is good enough to play for Arsenal

Arsene Wenger wants to sign Vardy, and Arsenal have met the Leicester City striker's release clause

Speaking to Sportsmail, he said: 'There is no reason why it couldn't work out for Vardy. He scored a lot of goals in the Premier League last season and is now known around the world.

'He has the ability, comes across as very hard-working which Arsenal like, and he's a great finisher. There's a lot more pressure with playing for a big club, so it will be a step up.'

Vardy scored 24 league goals last season, including three against Wenger's side, games which Leicester also went on to lose. Despite the two defeats, they still claimed the title, with Arsenal finishing a place behind them in second.

Vardy would be the Gunners' second signing of the summer window, after midfielder Granit Xhaka recently joined them from Borussia Monchengladbach. Despite the new addition, Pires feels that more signings may be required if they are to compete with the influx of new talent and the return of Jose Mourinho.

Granit Xhaka (centre) was the first new face to join Arsenal this summer, but Pires says they need more

A move to Arsenal would be a step up for Vardy (pictured in Chantilly on Tuesday), according to Pires

'Granit Xhaka is a great signing and to be honest, I'm not sure how many more players are needed. A lot is said about Arsenal going forward and if you look at goals scored, they were only a few goals off finishing top of that chart, Vardy's addition could help next year.

'The league will be more difficult, especially with the arrivals of Pep Guardiola and Antonio Conte, plus you cannot ignore Mourinho's appointment.

'You expect Mourinho to get Manchester United to compete again. His rivalry with Wenger was one the most eagerly awaited clashes from the last decade of the Premier League. It's a good fight. It may take a while for him to get his side up to scratch so it's a chance for Wenger to fix that head-to-head record.'

French football legend Pires has teamed up with breakdown cover provider Green Flag, who offer 24/7 English-speaking assistance, wherever you are in Europe, to teach Brits 'Frenglish' during the Euros.