Athletic Bilbao to chase Arsenal's Mikel Arteta after Ander Herrera joins Man Utd
MIKEL ARTETA is a top transfer target for Athletic Bilbao, who have identified the Arsenal midfielder as a replacement for Ander Herrera who has joined Manchester United.
Mikel Arteta has yet to sign a new deal with Arsenal[GETTY]
Herrera completed his switch to Old Trafford yesterday, after he bought out his own contract.
The move has left Bilbao a little light in the middle of the park despite managing to tie Koke down to a new deal.
Reports in Spain indicate Bilbao have identified Arteta as their number one target.
Bilbao want a replacement for Ander Herrera (right) [GETTY]
It is also thought they will lodge a £3m bid in the coming weeks.
Arteta was an ever-present fixture for the Gunners last term, clocking up 43 appearances in all competitions.
The 32-year-old has 12 months left to run on his present contract, but there have been no talks as of yet to extend it.
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