Arsenal hijack Manchester United's deal to sign Ilkay Gundogan

Arsenal have hijacked Manchester United's deal to sign Ilkay Gundogan, according to the Metro.

The Gunners are reportedly in talks with Gundogan's family over a potential switch to north London.

United were favourites to sign the German international after it emerged last month that a £21.5m deal to take him to Old Trafford was close.

However, with a deal yet to be announced, Arsenal have swooped in and hope to nab the 24-year-old from under Louis van Gaal's nose.