With Gael Clichy reportedly on the way out this summer, NOTW reports that Arsenal has turned their attention to Everton full back Leighton Baines.
Baines, 26 has been on fine form this season and has even been linked with a move to German giants Bayern Munich.
Manchester City has already had a £12.5million plus player deal turned down, with neighbours Liverpool also monitoring the former Wigan man.
Arsenal are set to enter the race for the English international who anticipate losing Clichy to Italy this summer, with a host of clubs lining up to the sign the French full back.