Boukari in Gunners dream

The Togolese-French midfielder, 19, is currently contracted to Ligue 1 club Lens.

"England remains the championship that I would like to join someday," he told France Football.

"When I observe the attackers [that play there] I appreciate the speed at which they play. I think that I can adapt to this.

"At a later date I can dream of joining Arsenal. Thierry Henry is a player that I admire and who plays at the only club that I would truly like to sign later in my career."

Boukari - whose father represented Togo - is in no hurry to make the move from under the tutelage of coach Francis Gillot.

"For the moment I am happy at Lens," he said, "with a coach that has confidence in me and knows my qualities well."