MEDIA reports suggest Arsenal are considering swooping for Manchester City's wonderkid Michael Johnson.

With the future of Mathieu Flamini in the balance, Wenger is reported to have lined up Johnson (pictured) as an ideal replacement if the Frenchman moves to AC Milan.

The Times understands that Wenger is a big fan of the England U21 international, and Johnson has even drawn comparisons in some quarters with Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard.