Arsenal 'held talks with Rennes' over transfer after Europa League defeat

Arsenal reportedly held talks with Rennes over a potential transfer after their Europa League defeat.

The Gunners were beaten 3-1 by Rennes in the Europa League last-16 first leg last week.

The two sides will now face off at the Emirates on Thursday night as they face an uphill battle to qualify for the quarter-finals.

Reports in France suggest the Arsenal board held talks with their Rennes counterparts regarding the availability of winger Ismaila Sarr.

Sarr scored his side's third goal of the night with a fine diving header at the back post to cap a memorable performance.

That was the 21-year-old's fourth European goal of the season with his form leading to interest from across Europe.

Everton have been linked with the Senegalese star but it appears Arsenal are also in the mix.

Goal France claims the Gunners are big admirers and held 'informal' preliminary talks after the 3-1 setback last week.

Sarr is again set to start against Arsenal in the second leg as his side look to secure their spot in the last eight.

It remains to be seen if Arsenal will follow up their interest or if there will be further discussions regarding a future transfer.

The Gunners have again been linked with a host of players ahead of the summer transfer window, with Monchi tipped to arrive as sporting director.

The former Roma chief worked with Unai Emery at Sevilla and it appears they will be reunited in north London.

Alex Grimaldi, Ever Banega and Nicolas Tagliafico are among those to be linked with a move to Arsenal this summer.