Arsenal are believed to have negotiated a preliminary agreement with Marseille for midfielder Franck Ribery.
The 23-year-old French international has been linked with a host of clubs since impressing at the World Cup for Les Bleus.
Arsene Wenger's side have made no secret of their admiration for the former Galatasaray attacker and are thought to be prepared to offer ?26 million (£17.5 million) for his services in the summer.
Gunners captain Thierry Henry has struck up a strong friendship with the diminutive player and the North Londoners are now understood to have secured the first option on his sale.
Ribery remains under contract at the Stade Velodrome until 2010, while Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are also keeping a close eye on the situation.
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