Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are serious in their pursuit of Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan this summer, with the Gunners boss a keen admirer of the German.
The pair worked alongside each other while Arteta was Pep Guardiola's right-hand man at the Etihad and the Spaniard is keen on reuniting at the Emirates next season according to reports. 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.
LaLiga titans Barcelona are another outfit thought to be plotting a swoop for Gundogan if he fails to agree an extension at the Etihad, but he may favour working under Arteta once again instead.
