Arsenal have engaged in transfer talks with Basel on Mohamed Elneny.

Arsene Wenger would like to improve his central midfield options.

Sources said Arsenal are confident they can agree a fee in the region of £7 million.

In April, Elneny told The Cairo Post he had been learning English and added: "The Premier League is a big dream for any player, and I hope to move there one day.

"But I am entirely focused on finishing the season with Basel outstandingly, and then I will think about offers from any other clubs."