Arsenal join Liverpool in the race for £22m Inter Milan star

LIVERPOOL face stiff competition from Arsenal to sign Inter Milan star Mateo Kovacic, according to reports.

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Tuttomercatoweb claims that the Gunners have joined the race for the midfielder, with Barcelona also apparently interested.

It was earlier believed that Brendan Rodgers had struck a £22million deal for Kovacic, who could be the long-term replacement for outgoing Reds skipper Steven Gerrard.

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Arsenal have reportedly joined the race for Mateo Kovacic

However, it now appears that Arsene Wenger is also keen to land the Croatia international as question marks remain over the future of Mikel Arteta.

Kovacic has been in good form under Roberto Mancini this season, scoring eight goals and assisting another two in 33 appearances.

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