Manchester City are chasing Everton midfield schemer Mikel Arteta.

The Mail on Sunday says City's interest in the 28-year-old former Barcelona trainee is in addition to their hopes of landing Aston Villa's James Milner.

They will face competition for the Spanish midfielder from Arsenal, who regard him as a replacement for Cesc Fabregas, now looking certain to return to the Nou Camp.

Manchester United are also monitoring Arteta, who has developed into one of the Premier League's hottest properties.