Manchester United are reportedly going head to head with Arsenal for young Barcelona forward Jose Arnaiz.

The 22-year-old has earned rave reviews for his exploits for the Catalan club's second string and made his first-team debut in the Copa del Ray clash against Murcia in midweek.

Arnaiz marked his first outing with a well-taken goal as Barcelona advanced to the last 16 with a 3-0 win.

The forward moved to the Nou Camp in the summer in a £2.1million switch from Valladolid, penning a three-year deal.

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However, he already has some of Europe's top clubs hot on his heels, with United, Arsenal and German giants Bayern Munich credited with an interest.

The starlet's agent, Rene Ramos, has reportedly received calls from the trio asking about his client, according to Mundo Deportivo.

However, Arnaiz's value has rocketed and anyone keen to landing the young gun may have to match the €20m (£17.8m) release clause in his contract.

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