According to impeccable sources, Chelsea and Arsenal remain in the race to sign the Nice midfielder Jean-Michael Seri.
The managerial situation at Chelsea which remains uncertain, however, may prove a stumbling block to any move for Seri.
Arsenal are understood to have various players on their radar, and their interest in Seri is through Head of Football Relations Raul Sanllehi, who almost signed Seri last summer when he was working for Barcelona.
Seri is meant to leave his club for a clause release of £35m and in a further twist, where he settles could be influenced by the arrival of a new head coach, Patrick Vieira at Nice.
Vieira has strong links with Manchester City, having managed their sister club New York City in the MLS.
We understand City are keeping tabs on Seri's situation, as they continue to try and push through a deal for Napoli's Jorginho.
Napoli's President Aurelio De Laurentiis says a deal to take the Italian international to the Etihad is close - but a price is yet to be agreed, which is why City are keeping their options open.
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