The centre-back that Arteta wants to take away from Guardiola

Arsenal have problems in defence and Mikel Arteta wants to correct this as soon as possible, which is why the winter market seems the perfect time for the coach to look for a quality reinforcement.

The player that the Spanish coach is interested in is the well-known John Stones. 'The Sun' states that the centre-back, after several injuries, is now not being relied upon by Guardiola and so his future is in the air.

A situation that Arteta wants to take advantage of in order to acquire one of the best centre-backs in English football. Both him and Stones are represented by the same agency, something that could help him secure the signing as soon as possible.

Despite Aymeric Laporte's serious injury, the former Everton player seems to be in the background. Guardiola, apparently, prefers to rely on Fernandinho before him.

A situation that the Gunners will love to take advantage of by offering him a regular place in Arteta's squad and continuity that he is unable to get at Manchester City.