Arsenal are on red alert after Jonathan David's agent stated that his client will leave Lille next summer.
The Canada international scored 13 goals in Ligue 1 last season to help fire Lille to the title.
David's exploits in the north of France have attracted admiring glances from elsewhere, and Arsenal were among the clubs linked with him last summer.
"For us, the goal is to finish the season in Lille, but it will be his last season there for several reasons. I think the Premier League is a good option for him," Nick Mavromaras, David's agent, told Radio Canada.
"I think that he likes Spain a lot also because he likes the feeling of the ball and the very technical players. These two leagues are a big priority for him, but nothing is excluded."
However, Arsenal are likely to face competition for David's signature from elsewhere.
"I can’t say the price today. It’s down to Lille," Mavromaras said. "But in the end, that’s football. Jonathan isn’t going to show it, but he knows he is one of the best young forwards in the world.
‘There’s also Erling Haaland who could cost between €75m and €100m (£63m-£84m)… If you want to be part of that list, you have to learn to manage the pressure.’
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