- Abdoulaye Doucoure has been tipped to join Arsenal when the January transfer window opens
- The 25-year-old French star is also wanted by PSG and Everton due to his impressive performance this term
- Emery is hoping to strengthen his midfield with the addition of the player as he hopes to win laurels for his new club
Arsenal boss Unai Emery is reportedly plotting a January transfer move for Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure next month.
The Spanish tactician became the Gunners manager in May 2018 after the departure of Arsene Wenger last season.
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Having arrived at the Emirates Stadium, the former Paris Saint Germain manager brought Lucas Torreira, Bernd Leno, Sokratis, Mattéo Guendouzi, and Stephan Lichtsteiner.
However, the 47-year-old is not satisfied with his signing yet as he is ready to add the midfielder to his team as Aaron Ramsey's replacement.
SunSport reports that the Gunners boss face competition his former club, PSG and Everton for the signature of the player.
The 25-year-old has been a part of the Hornets impressive performances in the league this campaign, as they currently sit seventh position with just two points behind Manchester United.
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Emery has also been informed that the French League champions are weighing up a £30 million offer for the star.
Doucoure has featured in all 18 English topflight matches this season - scoring twice and assisting five others in the process.
His form has definitely attracted top coaches including his former boss Marco Silva, who has been a huge fan and is keen to reunite with the midfielder at Everton.
The 25-year-old was heavily linked with a move away from Watford in the summer but it ended speculation as he signed new five-year contract extension.
Legit.ng earlier reported that Arsenal manager Unai Emery has made his former player Ever Banega top priority signing in January.
The Argentine worked with the Gunners boss while managing Spanish League sides Sevilla and Valencia.
Daily Star however reports that the Spaniard has been a big fan of the 30-year-old forward since then and will hope to bring to the Emirates Stadium when the next transfer window opens.
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