As reported by The Mirror, new Arsenal boss Unai Emery is keen on a reunion with Sevilla midfielder Steven N'Zonzi during this summer's transfer window.

What's the story?

Emery signed the former Stoke City midfielder for the Spanish club back in 2015 and he's gone on to become an important player for the side, helping them to a 7th placed finish in La Liga last season.

Now the new Arsenal boss wants to sign him again, according to The Mirror.

The paper reckon he is one of the Spaniard's top targets this summer, even though Arsenal head of recruitment Sven Mislintat would prefer a move for Watford's Abdoulaye Doucoure.

The report goes on to state that Mislintat is prepared to sanction a move for the 29-year-old, with the player himself keen on a move to the Emirates.

He is rated at £27m, according to Transfermarkt.

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Would he be a good signing?

N'Zonzi would offer the Gunners a strong defensive presence in midfield should he be signed, which is something they have arguably been missing in recent seasons under former boss Arsene Wenger.

With strong English football experience coupling his adventures with Sevilla in Spain and the UEFA Champions League, he also has experience and game knowledge that would be a massive benefit to the Arsenal squad.

At 29 years of age, he's in his prime and is proven in the English top-flight, so the risks around the signing are low, even if his long-term potential is limited.

All that added to Emery's obvious belief in his talent makes him a smart buy for Arsenal this summer.

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