Arsenal have reportedly been in touch with Torino regarding M’Baye Niang.Arsenal are in the midst of a summer recruitment drive as they overhaul the squad Unai Emery inherited at the Emirates.And it seems they want a forward to follow Lucas Torreira, Bernd Leno, Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Stephan Lichtsteiner and Matteo Guendouzi through the door.Arsenal were credited with serious interest in getting Niang on-board during his six-year spell at AC Milan.According to Tutto Mercato Web, Arsenal made contact with Torino concerning Niang. And they apparently requested information on him, with a potential swoop on the cards.
Borussia Dortmund are also believed to have talked to Torino about Niang.While Nice are keen on taking him back to Ligue 1, where he started his career with Caen.Tutto Mercato Web indicate Torino are yet to receive an official offer for Niang.Though Arsenal could soon make their move with the Premier League transfer window due to close on August 9.Niang is not the only attack-minded ace thought to be in Arsenal’s sights this summer.Emery is eyeing up Bayern Munich and France winger Kingsley Coman as well.However, Bayern will be unwilling to sell with Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery approaching the end of their careers.