They want him for a cut-price £6million.
The England winger has been talking to the Gunners for some time
and they are favourites to nab him. But his wages are a sticking
point.
Wright-Phillips is looking to leave Eastlands and City will let
him go for a reduced fee to get him off their wage bill.
Phillips, 28, is keen for a move and his decision will come down
to the financial package either of the three premier League clubs
are able to put together.
He has two years left on his contract at City where he earns
£60k a week.
Last season he became disillusioned over the club's failure to
offer him improved terms and fell out of favour with boss Roberto
Mancini.
Wright-Phillips came on as a sub twice in the last World Cup but
failed to shine.
Cash-strapped Liverpool are also sniffing around and new boss
Roy Hodgson is looking to see if the Reds can put together a
package to lure Phillips.
Tottenham are also keen but have a strict wage structure and
boss Harry Redknapp would struggle to improve on what
Wright-Phillips is already earning at City.