Arsenal and Manchester City are watching Sevilla wing-back Jesus Gamez.
Sevilla are attempting to secure Gamez to a new contract, but negotiations have stalled with big Premier League interest arriving.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is keen on Gamez after being turned down by Atletico Madrid fullback Juanfran.
However, City counterpart Manuel Pellegrini is also interested and making a personal pitch to Gamez's minders about a January move to the Etihad.