Arsenal are hoping to beat Barcelona to the signing of Manchester City centre-back Eric Garcia.
Garcia is out of contract in the summer and is likely to depart the Etihad Stadium.
The centre-back was born in the Catalan capital and spent nine years in the club’s academy before joining City.
Garcia is thought to favour a return to Barcelona, but the club’s delayed presidential election has prevented them wrapping up a deal.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Mikel Arteta is a big fan of a player he worked with during his time as Pep Guardiola’s assistant.
The Spanish outlet reports that Arsenal - as well as Mauricio Pochettino’s PSG - have approached the 20-year-old about a summer switch.
"We will see what happens at the end of the transfer window," Guardiola said. "I don't think he will sign a new contract.
"I am pretty sure he is going to leave at the end of the season and now, in this transfer window, it will depend on the [other] clubs."
Arteta’s side moved up to eighth in the Premier League table with victory over Southampton on Tuesday.
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