Arsenal are reportedly monitoring 19-year-old Barcelona midfielder Aleix Garrido.
The youngster made his senior debut in April following an impressive campaign as captain of the Barcelona Atletic team.
Garrido has emerged as of the most valued young talents at the club and signed a two-contract extension in April that will keep him at the club until 2025.
Nevertheless, according to a report by Sport, Arsenal are one of several clubs keeping an eye on the situation should the starlet become available.
The Gunners could be set to poach the latest wonderkid graduating from La Masia, though that reality remains remote at present with the player a favourite of manager Xavi.
Under his management, Barcelona has returned to its policy of promoting prospects from their academy and have fielded rising stars like Pedri, Gavi and Alejandro Balde on many occasions last season.
In fact, in Europe's top five leagues only Lyon's U21 contingent saw more game time.
Garrido's two-year extension with the La Liga champions included a staggering €400million release clause, which demonstrates the club's intent to keep him and ward off any interest from other clubs.
Furthermore, Xavi's comments about the player ahead of his debut against Elche spelled out his intention to integrate Garrido into the first team more often.
'We would've called up Aleix earlier but he was dealing with an ankle injury,' Xavi told Diario Sport.
'Aleix is talented and can make the final pass, perhaps what we've been missing the most in Pedri's absence.'
However with the manager keen on strengthening the midfield this summer, and Gavi, Pedri and Frenkie de Jong ahead of Garrido, there may come a point where he sees the pathway into the first team blocked.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are pursuing big money deals for Declan Rice and Kai Havertz. The Gunners saw their opening bid for the West Ham captain rejected on Thursday but are expected to table another in the coming days.
Chelsea forward Havertz has also emerged as a surprise target and could complete a £60m switch to the Emirates.