Manchester City are eyeing Everton midfield schemer Mikel Arteta.

The Telegraph says City are thought to be among the clubs interested in signing Everton's Mikel Arteta.

The Spanish midfielder's agent, Inaki Ibanez, insisted on Wednesday that his client is happy at Goodison Park amid suggestions he may be targeted as a replacement for Cesc Fabregas at Arsenal. Everton are determined to resist any attempts to poach one of the club's key assets.

Relations between Everton and City remain strained after Joleon Lescott's transfer last summer, as well as the touchline clash between David Moyes and Mancini when the two sides met in the Premier League in March.