Is Hector Moreno about to spark a war for his signature this summer? (Picture: Getty Images)

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are ready to battle it out for Espanyol defender Hector Moreno.

According to reports in Italy, the pair could also face opposition from Juventus, who are too said to be in the running for the 27-year-old, who has been restricted to just 12 La Liga appearances this season due to injury.

Despite damaging his knee at last year’s World Cup, ruling him out for the first half of the campaign, it has not stopped the north London rivals keeping a firm interest in the player.

And both could be ready to make their move this summer as they look to strengthen up their defensive lines.




With the player possibly available for just £5million, a bidding war could be expected.

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