Arsenal make contact to sign ‘unbelievable’ 6ft 3in star in January, £20m deal could be agreed – report

Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on Sturm Graz midfielder Luca Weinhandl ahead of a potential transfer in January. The Premier League club has reportedly made initial contact to discuss a move for the 17-year-old Austrian. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and the club's hierarchy reportedly view the youngster as a viable long-term addition to their midfield.

While a transfer package of £20 million is considered good value, Arsenal face competition from Brighton, Aston Villa, Stuttgart, and several Serie A clubs. Weinhandl, who has made 25 first-team appearances for Sturm Graz, is being targeted as part of Arsenal's long-term midfield planning.