Mikel Arteta has stepped closer to emulating Pep Guardiola's success at Arsenal, with the Gunners boss continuing to follow his mentor's template. The pair worked alongside one another at Manchester City for three years and, with many similarities between the the two sides' tactical blueprints already, the next piece of the north London side puzzle is in Edu' sights.
According to The Athletic, Arsenal have enquired about the availability of Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez this summer. The 24-year-old, who sees his contract at The Johan Cruyff Arena expire in 2025, has been touted as Arteta's top priority.
The Argentina international is said to be keen to pen a deal at the Emirates Stadium, though reports claim that the Dutch giants have already rejected a €30million (£25.8m) bid from Edu. However, the Gunners will reportedly persevere in their efforts to sign Martinez amid competition from Manchester United spearheaded by former boss Erik ten Hag.
