Arsenal have reportedly submitted an offer for 23-year-old winger Edon Zhegrova, but Lille aren’t planning to sell.

Lille's Kosovar defender Edon Zhegrova (L) is congratulated by Angers' Moroccan forward Sofiane Boufal (R) after the French L1 football match between Angers SCO and Lille LOSC, at the Raymond-Kopa Stadium, in Angers, northwestern France, on April 10, 2022. (Photo by JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP via Getty Images)
Lille’s Kosovar defender Edon Zhegrova (L) is congratulated by Angers’ Moroccan forward Sofiane Boufal (R) after the French L1 football match between Angers SCO and Lille LOSC, at the Raymond-Kopa Stadium, in Angers, northwestern France, on April 10, 2022. (Photo by JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP via Getty Images)

Kosovo-based journalist Arlind Sadiku reports that Arsenal have submitted an official offer for Kosovan international Edon Zhegrova. Sadiku claims Zhegrova has impressed the Gunners over the last season, since moving to Lille.

Zhegrova only moved to the Ligue 1 side in January, joining from FC Basel for €7m. He’s since made the most of minimal Lille opportunities, with two goals and an assist in under 500 minutes.

Before Lille, Zhegrova had started the season with FC Basel, for whom he directly contributed to nine goals in 794 minutes before leaving. That’s slightly better than a goal or assist per 90 minutes.

On the other side of the story, Antoine Barege of France Bleu Nord reports that Lille don’t want to sell Zhegrova and are counting on him for next season.

Kosovo's midfielder Edon Zhegrova (L) is challenged by Switzerland's midfielder Steven Zuber during a friendly football match between Switzerland and Kosovo at Stadion Letzigrund stadium in Zurich on March 29, 2022. (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)
Kosovo’s midfielder Edon Zhegrova (L) is challenged by Switzerland’s midfielder Steven Zuber during a friendly football match between Switzerland and Kosovo at Stadion Letzigrund stadium in Zurich on March 29, 2022. (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

This isn’t the first time Arsenal have been linked with a move for Zhegrova this year.

The Mirror reported in April that the Gunners could spend as much as £11m to bring the winger in this summer.

Arsenal obviously prioritised a move for Raphinha, but with Chelsea and Barcelona hijacking that deal, they’ve started to turn to other targets. Perhaps Zhegrova is one of them.