Arsenal have made contact with French club Lyon about the possibility of signing Yoann Gourcuff on loan in January, according to Goal.com.

Gunners manager Arsene Wenger reportedly failed with a bid to take the French international to the Emirates Stadium during the summer transfer window.

However, the boss is said to be ready to renew his interest in the 25-year-old.

Lyon bought Gourcuff for £19m from Bordeaux last year but his time with the club has been hampered by a succession of injuries.