Jean Michael Seri's rise with Nice has caught the attention of Arsenal and others. Arsenal are not in the Champions League for the first time in nearly two decades, but Arsene Wenger still paid close attention to the tournament's playoffs draw Friday. He must have been delighted when Nice were drawn against Napoli, because that means that the French outfit's chances of making the group stage appear, on paper at least, to have been reduced. In that case, the Gunners' hopes of signing Jean Seri would be significantly higher. Nice believe that qualifying for Champions League proper could persuade the 26-year-old Ivory Coast midfielder not to listen to offers, but his head could be turned if...
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