Report: Arsenal considering bid for Porto midfielder Yacine Brahimi

Maccabi's defender Eytan Tibi (L) vies with Porto's Algerian midfielder Yacine Brahimi during the UEFA Champions League group G football match FC Porto vs Maccabi Tel-Aviv FC at the Dragao stadium in Porto on October 20, 2015.
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Arsenal are reportedly considering a transfer move for Porto midfielder Yacine Brahimi after missing out on Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez.

Arsenal have expressed an interest in bringing Porto midfielder Yacine Brahimi to the Emirates Stadium, according to reports.

The Algeria international, said to be valued at £40m, has scored 21 goals in 85 appearances for the Portuguese giants since making his debut for them in 2014.

According to The Mirror, the Gunners are eyeing up Brahimi after missing out on his international teammate Riyad Mahrez, who signed a new deal at Leicester City last week.

Arsene Wenger's side are also said to be facing competition from Chelsea for the 26-year-old, who was left out of Porto's Champions League squad in midweek.

US midfielder Juan Agudelo and Germany's midfielder Skodran Mustafi (L) vie for the ball during the International friendly football match between Germany and the USA in Cologne, western Germany on June10, 2015
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