The Gunners want £6m for Mikel Arteta, 32, following interest from Italian club Fiorentina in the midfielder, who is in the final year of his contract.

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta, 32, is wanted by Athletic Bilbao as a replacement for Manchester United-bound Ander Herrera.

Wenger has also reportedly enquired about Everton's Mikel Arteta and Marouane Fellaini as the rumours surrounding transfers at Arsenal reach fever pitch.

Arsenal have targeted Everton's Mikel Arteta to fill the vacant role of midfielder creator and are ready to offer Nicklas Bendtner as part of a swap deal.

Arsene Wenger will look to sign Everton pair Phil Jagielka and Mikel Arteta as he looks to strengthen his Arsenal side before the transfer window closes at the end of the month.