Newcastle United are plotting a big money swoop for Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs, according to reports from The Mirror.

Gibbs look set to be leaving Arsenal this summer following another disappointing campaign.

In recent weeks, the newly promoted Magpies have been heavily linked with a swoop for the England international.

And now, reports have claimed that Newcastle are ready to meet Arsenal's sizeable £15million valuation of the 27-year-old.