Bordeaux want Arsenal's Mathieu Debuchy on permanent deal – reports

Updated 25/07/2016 at 12:45 GMT

Bordeuax want to sign full back Mathieu Debuchy on a permanent contract from Arsenal, according to reports.

Bordeaux's French defender Mathieu Debuchy reacts during theFrench Ligue 1 football match between Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne at Matmut Atlantique Stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France, on February 7, 2016

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Le Parisien claims that the French Ligue 1 side have opened talks to extend the stay of the 30-year-old after he joined last season.

Hector Bellerin celebrates scoring the third goal for Arsenal

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Debuchy has fallen behind Hector Bellerin in the pecking order for the right-back position under Arsene Wenger in London and joined Bordeaux in an attempt to gain a place in France's Euro 2016 squad, which he ultimately failed to do because of injury.

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