Arsenal revive interest in Southampton midfield powerhouse Victor Wanyama.

Arsenal are reportedly keeping close tabs on Southampton midfield general Victor Wanyama.

The combative Kenyan international has established himself in the Premier League following his move from Celtic in 2013 in a £12.5 m deal.

His exploits at the heart of the Saints midfield have attracted the attention of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.

According to reports, the French tactician will test Southampton’s resolve to keep the 23-year old with a bid in the region of £15m in the summer.

The Gunners were hitherto linked with Wanyama’s midfield partner Morgan Schneiderlin, but it seems they have turned their sights on the Kenyan Captain.

Wanyama, who has played a key role in Ronald Koeman’s side so far, is however focused on the remaining eight games of the season as the Saints seek to secure European qualification.

He told reporters: “We have had a good season so far and we just want to finish strong. We have eight games to go and we need to win as many as we can. We are excited for the challenge ahead of us.

“It’s important everyone just takes all the focus to the next game. That makes us concentrate more and we just give everything to that game.

The sixth placed Saints play Everton on Saturday at Goodison Park.