A removal van has appeared at the home of departing Manchester City assistant manager Mikel Arteta today.

The Sun says his move to Arsenal appears to be very close after a "removal van" was spotted outside his home in the north-west.

The City coach has been in talks with the Gunners all week about taking over at the Emirates.

According to onlookers on social media, the van appeared to be helping move the Spaniard's belongings.

Arteta's house has already been the focus of attention during the rumours after Arsenal managing director Vinai Venkatesham and lawyer Huss Fahmy were seen leaving after negotiations late on Sunday night.

Reports suggest a £5million, three-and-a-half-year deal has been agreed between Arteta and Arsenal.

A removal van outside Mikel Arteta’s house in Didsbury this morning. I was hoping he wouldn’t go to be honest but good luck to the lad. pic.twitter.com/sHOpCNbRfS — Raff (@raffnewaccount) December 19, 2019