Arsenal are facing a battle with Manchester United for the signature of highly-rated Southampton youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
The 17-year-old is one of the Gunners' top summer transfer targets but United are ready to test the water, according to fresh reports, with a £10m bid for the winger.
Arsene Wenger had appeared to be at the front of the queue for the player's services but the lure of Old Trafford may prove too great for the rising Saints star.
Wenger was actually keen to bring Oxlade-Chamberlain to the Emirates during the January transfer window, as he looked to steal a march on their rivals.
Southampton have produced a number of outstanding players in recent times including Spurs winger Gareth Bale and the Gunners' very own Theo Walcott but this latest emerging talent from St Marys is viewed by many as potentially the best of the lot.