Arsenal Transfer News: Corentin Tolisso, Pablo Fornals, Latest Gunners Rumours

Arsenal are reportedly targeting Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso this summer, but they will have to pay more than £30 million if they're to prise him away from the Ligue 1 club.  

According to The Mirror's John Cross, the 22-year-old is "ready to quit" Lyon as he believes it will improve his chances of featuring in France's 2018 FIFA World Cup squad, and Arsenal are "long-term admirers" of his talents.

The Gunners are also said to be closely tracking Malaga midfielder Pablo Fornals.

Arsenal have struggled at times in central midfield this season, with Santi Cazorla injured for the majority of the campaign.

Granit Xhaka has shown flashes of brilliance at times, but he hasn't had a sustained run of strong form, while Aaron Ramsey and Francis Coquelin haven't been at their best, either, so new blood would be useful this summer.

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Tolisso will be 23 in August, and he's further along in his development than Fornals, who turned 21 in February.

The Frenchman has scored 14 goals in all competitions this season as well as producing six assists, while the Spaniard has managed six and three, respectively.

Tolisso also has the edge in terms of their Ligue 1 and La Liga stats, per Squawka:

Tolisso	Fornals
39 Chances Created	34 Chances Created
19 Successful Take-ons	17 Successful Take-ons
34 Tackles Won	40 Tackles Won
55 Aerial Duels	27 Aerial Duels
35 Interceptions	35 Interceptions
83% Pass Completion	78% Pass Completion

Both players are strong all-rounders, and their varied skill sets have allowed them each to be used in several roles this season, playing centrally, in a deeper role or further forward.

Football writer Robin Bairner praised Tolisso's versatility early in the campaign:

While Lyon lost their UEFA Europa League semi-final with Ajax, Tolisso did his best to drive his side on, per Bleacher Report UK's Sam Tighe:

He would perhaps be the better immediate option of the two, though Fornals has enjoyed an excellent year with Malaga and established himself as a key player with some consistently strong performances.

Fornals would likely be the cheaper of the two also, so he'd make a viable alternative to Tolisso.

Meanwhile, Arsenal reserve goalkeeper David Ospina has informed the club of his intention to seek regular football this summer and revealed he'd be open to joining Fenerbahce. Cross reported they are one of several interested parties.

The Colombia international said: "I told my club that I want to go to a team where I'll play regularly. They know my intention. If the right offer comes, then I'll happily go to Turkey."

Ospina played in the UEFA Champions League for Arsenal this season ahead of Petr Cech but is otherwise firmly considered their back-up choice.

The 28-year-old also harbours ambitions of featuring in next year's World Cup, so a move could boost his chances.