Arsenal and Everton are ready to battle it out for Athletic Bilbao defender Unai Nunez.

Both Premier League clubs are keen on the highly-rated centre back, who already has one senior cap for Spain, and are understood to be contemplating a move.

Nunez, 22, helped Spain Under 21s to victory at the European Championship earlier this summer, where his displays caught the attention of clubs across Europe.

Arsenal and Everton are ready to battle it out for Athletic Bilbao defender Unai Nunez (left)

But he has found regular first-team football hard to come by this season, raising hope from the Gunners and Toffees that he could be obtainable.

It is understood he has a release clause in the region of £30million.