Everton are planning to swoop for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain this summer.
Oxlade-Chamberlain will enter into the final 12 months of his Arsenal contract at the end of this season which is set to spark a race for his signature.
Manchester City have emerged as potential suitors for the England international but the Blues are also reportedly preparing to join them in the hunt.
According to the Daily Mirror, Ronald Koeman will go head to head with his ex-Barcelona team mate Pep Guardiola in the battle to land Oxlade-Chamberlain.
With Yannick Bolasie facing a potential 12-month injury lay-off, the 23-year-old’s chances of first-team football would be significantly enhanced at Goodison Park.
Koeman is keen to build on a credible debut season as Everton manager as his seventh-placed side aim to remain in the hunt for a European qualification place.