Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen are discussing a possible pre-contract for Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal, with the youngster's contract coming to an end this summer.
Leverkusen have a strong track record of developing youngsters and Sportsmail understands that the Germans have set their sights on Nketiah, 22, who will be a free agent at the end of the season.
Crystal Palace have also been linked with a swoop for the striker but the Eagles will need to brace themselves for a battle with Leverkusen for the Englishman's signature.
Nketiah has rarely featured under Mikel Arteta in the Premier League this season, but has impressed in the Carabao Cup, with his five goals in three games firing the Gunners to the semi-finals.