Arsenal, Newcastle Target ready to leave Olympique Marseille

The 22-year-old left-back has been a regular for the Ligue 1 side throughout their current campaign but pressing financial problems could force the French club to offload the defender in the summer.

Nicolas Nkoulou has opened the door to a move away this summer.

Nkoulou is attracting serious interest from Newcastle United and Arsenal ahead of the summer market.

"I want to finish the season and then we will talk about my case. I love Marseille, they were perfect with me. Transfer? I am here, but if everyone is
benefiting in the end, that's okay, " he said.

Newcastle United have been linked to Olympique Marseille centre-back Nicolas N'Koulou. The Mail believes Alan Pardew has settled on the 23-year-old as a potential replacement for club captain Fabricio Coloccini. The 31-year-old Argentina international is presently out injured with broken bones in his back and has not played since late February.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has long been an admirer of the Cameroonian international and has been told there will be money in the bank as he looks to rebuild his side following another trophyless season.