The Everton midfielder was set for a summer move to Old Trafford, but with Fabregas’s future uncertain Wenger has been quick to find a potential replacement.
Despite being a more defensive midfielder, the 20-year old could be the perfect partner for Wilshere and Wenger is prepared to offer £15million plus Abou Diaby, which would bring the total to £23million.
Caught Offside reports that Alex Ferguson had believed to of one the race for the talented midfielder, but Arsenal are keen to hijack the move for the Evertonian and bring the English U21 star to the Emirates.