Arsenal keen on BARCA STAR?

Arsenal are thought to have made a formal offer for Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets, The Express reports.

The Spain international has been a regular at the Catalan giants since graduating from the club's famous La Masia academy.

According to The Express, the North London outfit have made an audacious bid of around £24.4m to sign up the talented midfield enforcer.

The Gunners are also believed to be closing in on a summer deal for Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema.

Busquest has made 331 appearances for the European champions till date.