Arsenal are ready to get serious about departing Manchester City ace Sergio Aguero.

The Argentine superstar will not be short of options after announcing he is leaving Manchester City on a free transfer at the end of the season.

Manchester United are plotting an audacious move for their rival's record scorer.

Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and his boyhood club Independiente are also involved in the transfer tug-of-war.

But Argentine-based journalist Lucas Scagliola has claimed Arsenal have made their move by making 'contact' with the striker.

Boss Mikel Arteta is still in the process of transforming his squad and wants a new striker to bolster his ranks next season.