Arsenal have set their sights on Real Madrid playmaker Luka Modric as the solution to their midfield problems.
The Gunners have lacked a strong central presence since Santi Cazorla suffered an ankle injury in October 2016. The Spaniard has suffered repeated complications since then, and it is not yet known when he will return, or in what condition.
In light of that, Arsene Wenger has made signing a midfielder his number one priority and Modric is believed to be his primary target, despite the Croatian's history with Arsenal's arch-rivals Tottenham.
Modric made 159 appearances for Spurs in four years at White Hart Lane, scoring 17 goals.