arsenal fcArsenal are ready to enter the race to sign Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Elliot Anderson.
Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen his midfield options in the summer, aware that an excessive burden has been placed on the pairing of Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice this season, and with Christian Nørgaard having struggled to make an impression.
Anderson has caught the eye with his performances in a struggling Forest side this campaign, both as a deep-lying playmaker, and as somebody who can function as a box-to-box midfielder.
He will not come cheap. The East Midlands side are looking for offers in excess of £100m before agreeing to his departure.
And the Gunners face intense competition, with both Manchester clubs, Chelsea and Liverpool all interested in him, as well as several top European clubs.