But now, according to Tribal Football, City are in pole position to sign Morata.
The report claims the club are preparing an offer of €50 million (£38m) to pip their rivals.
Guardiola is set to bring in a host of fresh talent during the summer as he looks to build a club capable of competing for titles in the league and Champions League.
Reports yesterday claimed the 23-year-old would be in favour of joining the Gunners if he is unable to stay at Juventus.
Morata hit 12 goals in all competitions for Juventus this season as Massimiliano Allegri led his team to Serie A glory.
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