Arsenal planning £18.5m bid for Sofiane Boufal?

Sofiane Boufal in action for Lille on December 19, 2015
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Arsenal reportedly join the race to sign a young winger dubbed "the new Eden Hazard".

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.

Lille's French midfielder Sofiane Boufal (C) is congratuled by his teammate after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match Lille vs Ajaccio on August 29, 2015
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