Arsenal are plotting an ambitious attempt to sign Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan this summer with Mikel Arteta being the driving factor behind their pursuit. Arteta and Gundogan worked alongside each other during the Spaniard's time as Pep Guardiola's right-hand man at the Etihad Stadium.
The Arsenal boss is keen on signing the German to replace Granit Xhaka at the Emirates Stadium. The Swiss midfielder is close to joining Bayer Leverkusen with the two clubs in advanced talks over a £13million deal, football.london understands.
Gundogan's City contract expires at the end of this season and as a result a number of clubs are keeping tabs on the situation. Barcelona remain in the race to sign the 32-year-old this summer, whilst the Premier League champions are hopeful of convincing Gundogan to stay in Manchester.
