Arsenal are set for a tug of war with Manchester City over midfielder Jack Wilshere.
The Daily Mirrorclaim that Manuel Pellegrini is in the market for English talent and has ear-marked Wilshere as a potential target.
However, the 23-year-old has opened contract talks with the Gunners already, and will be hopeful of a new deal after yet another injury-plagued campaign.
Fulham are set to offer starlet Patrick Roberts a new deal in the hopes of warding off interest from Arsenal.
The Gunners, along with Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool are all said to be interested in the England Under-19 international.
The winger's current contract has just a year remaining, however, Kit Symons has confirmed he'll be offered new terms.
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Arsene Wenger's hopes of landing Napoli star Gonzalo Higuain have taken an upturn as the striker reveals a hunger for the Champions League.
TheTelegraphreport that Higuain is fed up of competing in the Europa League and will look for an exit in the summer.
The Argentinian has long been linked with a switch to north London, so this could prove to be the catalyst that pushes the deal forward.
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Arsenal have reportedly joined the race for Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa.
The Metro claim that the Gunners have submitted an offer to Los Blancos as Arbeloa's departure looks increasingly likely.
And it's believed they could land the Spaniard for as little as £3.5million, despite interest from Napoli and Liverpool.