Arsenal weigh swap deal to land top Arteta target

Mikel Arteta is weighing up an unprecedented swap deal to bring in his preferred transfer target at Arsenal. The Miror reports the £60m-plus signing has been backed internally and labelled a magnificent addition to the squad. No names are confirmed yet, but the move would hinge on a player heading the other way rather than a straight cash fee. Arteta has made the position a priority and wants the deal wrapped up early in the window. Talks are still at an early stage, so nothing is close to being finalised.