Over the years, the French top flight has been an excellent source of Premier League talent, with a long list of former Ligue 1 players such as Didier Drogba, Michael Essien, William Gallas, Robert Pires and Patrick Viera to name a few who've gone on to enrich the English game.

While Newcastle may be the current club who are trying to tap into the French market as much as possible for their own gain, there is no doubt that Arsenal have been the masters of bringing stars across the channel.

Arsene Wenger has been handed a rather sizable transfer kitty in the summer in order to push the Gunners back up the league table, yet with his affection for all things French well known, the Emirates boss will undoubtedly be unable to resist once again picking his choice of Ligue 1 stars to bring to North London.

With that in mind, we take a look at FIVE stars from the French top flight who could by plying their trade at the Emirates next season.

Click on Clement Grenier to reveal the FIVE Ligue 1 stars on Arsene Wenger's wishlist

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