Arsenal 'hoping to lure Barcelona prospect Jose Arnaiz to north London' with the winger struggling for first team opportunities at the Nou Camp

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Arsenal are eyeing a move for out-of-favour Barcelona starlet Jose Arnaiz.

The 22-year-old winger, who joined the Catalan giants from Valladolid for £3million last summer, has struggled for game time at the Nou Camp.

He has yet to make his La Liga bow for Ernesto Valverde's side and Arsenal are reportedly hopeful that a lack of first-team action will allow them to lure him to north London. 

Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing 22-year-old Barcelona starlet Jose Arnaiz (pictured)

Spanish paper Marca claim Arsene Wenger could move for the winger in the January window

According to Marca, Arsene Wenger is ready to make a move for the 22-year-old in the upcoming January transfer window.

Arnaiz is the top scorer for Barcelona B, having netted six times so far this season. But he has failed to cement his place in the Catalan giants' first team. 

And he could be set for a move to the Premier League if Arsenal match his release clause. 

If he does join the Gunners, he will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Cesc Fabregas, who left Barcelona as a youngster to further his career in England.

Arnaiz is the top scorer for Barcelona B. The 22-year-old has netted six times so far this season