Arsenal are eyeing Sochaux sensation Marvin Martin.
The Gunners need to boost their midfield options after losing Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona and Samir Nasri to Manchester City.
France Football says Arsenal have already opened talks with a reluctant Sochaux about a deal for Martin.
Only last month, Martin said offers would be taken into consideration, but maintained the final decision would be the club's.
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