Manchester City and Everton are fighting over Mikel Arteta.
Local newspapers report that the clubs had a bitter tug-of-war last summer with City eventually landing defender Joleon Lescott for £24million.
And the moneybags outfit are now considering a £20m bid for Goodison favourite Arteta.
Much could depend on whether City’s bid to land Aston Villa’s England ace James Milner is successful.
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