Arsenal are one of a number of Premier League clubs in the race to sign Getafe defender Djene Dakonam.
Dakonam, 28, was linked with the Gunners last summer but remained with the La Liga outfit, and earned his place in the Team of the Year for the second successive campaign.
He has impressed again this term and has attracted interest from the Premier League, with Arsenal , Tottenham , Everton , Bournemouth and Crystal Palace thought to be keen.
The Sun reports Monaco have already made a bid of around £13m, which was rejected by Getafe as they value him at closer to £22m.
Arsenal are eager to bring in defensive reinforcements this month with Calum Chambers set to sit out the rest of the campaign through injury.
Mikel Arteta will also give Shkodran Mustafi the green light to depart, with a move to Galatasaray on the cards.
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has seen his side ship goals since his arrival and wants a replacement for Jan Vertonghen, whose contract is up this summer.
Dakonam can also play at right-back and his versatility has alerted the Premier League sides.
The Togolese defender has previously hailed the influence of international teammate Emmanuel Adebayor.
"Adebayor isn't just a team mate, he is more like an older brother to me," he said.
"He has played for the best clubs in Europe's top championships and has a wealth of experience which is very important in football nowadays."
