'Norgaard is the midfielder Arteta wants'

BBC Sport understands that Seville midfielder Lucien Agoume also features prominently on Arsenal's list of targets to replace Thomas Partey.

Crucially, however, it is understood that Mikel Arteta has identified Christian Norgaard as the midfielder he wants because he prefers a Premier League ready player.

Club-to-club discussions over Norgaard have accelerated in the last 24 hours, while it is understood the Denmark international is keen to join Arteta's side.