Arsenal transfer news: Gunners and Leicester eye bid for French teenager Ismael Doukoure

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The 17-year-old has impressed with Ligue 2 side Valenciennes this season.

Ismael Doukoure
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Arsenal and Leicester are interested in Valenciennes teenager Ismael Doukoure, according to reports, but they face competition from Strasbourg for his signature.

The 17-year-old centre-back broke into the first team with the Ligue 2 side this season and has shown great potential in 15 senior appearances.

Foot Mercato reports that Doukoure’s performances have caught the attention of the Gunners and the Foxes, two clubs with an eye for young French players. 

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