Arsenal are eyeing Villarreal midfielder Pablo Fornals for January.

The Sun says he has a £17.8million release clause in his contract which the Gunners are prepared to match.

Fornals scored a goal of the season contender in September with a 40-yard volley against Athletic Bilbao.

And boss Unai Emery wants to see the 22-year-old's ability in the Premier League.

The Spaniard is keen to bolster his squad when the transfer window opens as he prepares for life without midfielder Aaron Ramsey.

Arsenal pulled out of a deal to offer the Welshman a new contract as Emery continues to put his own stamp on his side.