Report: Arsenal to battle Manchester United for Ilkay Gundogan signature

Arsenal are looking to beat Manchester United to the signature of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, according to reports.

The 24-year-old is said to be stalling on a contract extension at the Signal Iduna Park, with his current deal due to expire next summer.

Gundogan has been linked with a transfer to Old Trafford for the last few seasons, but The Mirror claims that Arsene Wenger has earmarked the German international for a move to North London.

Gundogan has just returned from a 14-month injury layoff.