Arsenal have been left furious by Manchester City ’s tries to lure Hector Bellerin to the Etihad.
Arsenal claim City have unsettled Bellerin because of their interest in the highly-rated Spanish defender.
It is understood the Gunners were so angry they rang City’s chief negotiator Txiki Begiristain to issue a raging hands-off warning to the Blues and their director of football.
Arsenal feel City’s pursuit of Bellerin has thrown a spanner in the works regarding their negotiations with the right-back over a new long-term deal.
Arsenal promised the Spaniard an improved contract in April as a reward for his brilliant campaign last season.