Arsene Wenger is desperate to bring in a new centre-half at the Emirates before the summer window shuts following injuries to Gabriel and Per Mertesacker.
Express Sport understands the Gunners have had a £35million bid accepted by Valencia for Shkodran Mustafi, but bookmakers BetStars believe Tisserand is more likely.
The 23-year-old DR Congo international, who can play as a right-back or in central defence, is priced at 6/5 to solve the north London club's injury crisis at the back.
Arsenal's defence was found out against Liverpool in their first game of the season, shipping four goals after taking a first-half lead to lose 4-3.
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Arsenal have had a £35m bid accepted for Shkodran Mustafi
“Arsene Wenger’s desperate search for a centre-back continues and they remain in contention for Congolese defender Marcel Tisserand,” said a BetStars spokesman.
“Arsenal have emerged as the clear 6/5 favourites to sign the youngster, it would be no surprise to see a deal done for Tisserand in the next few days.”
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