Everton are planning an ambitious move to hire their former midfielder Mikel Arteta this summer, but face competition from Arsenal.
According to the Mirror, both the Gunners and Everton are likely to be in the market for a new manager this summer.
Arsene Wenger is being tipped to leave the club at the end of the season with the Gunners unlikely to make the top four.
Everton themselves have struggled under Sam Allardyce this season and are likely to be looking for a change in the dugout.
Since replacing Ronald Koeman earlier in the season, the former England manager has eased any relegation fears but has not left a lasting impression on the club’s supporters.
Arteta has never hidden his intention to go into management and took the first steps by joining Pep Guardiola’s coaching staff at Manchester City.
The 35-year-old is highly thought of at both clubs and remains a popular figure among both sets of fans.
