Arsenal planning £18.5m bid for Sofiane Boufal?

Arsenal have reportedly joined the race to sign Lille winger Sofiane Boufal this month.

The 22-year-old, who has been dubbed "the new Eden Hazard", joined the Ligue 1 side from Angers at the start of the campaign and has scored five league goals and made one assist in 15 appearances.

According to Shoot, the Gunners are planning a bid of £18.5m as manager Arsene Wenger looks to replenish his injury-ravaged midfield.

Manchester United, Liverpool and Ligue 1 leaders Paris-Saint Germain have also been credited with an interest in the Frenchman.