Arsenal target Jean Michael Seri is now being hunted by two London rivals in Chelsea and Fulham.
Nice’s star midfielder has a £35m release clause, but that will expire in nine days’ time.
Ahead of that deadline, a host of clubs are circling for the Ivory Coast international.
Sky Sports say Arsenal have long held an interest in the former Barcelona target.
But now Fulham have made enquiries amid interest from Chelsea too, with Seri keen on a move to the Premier League.