Arsenal and Manchester United are chasing Chelsea striker Frank Nouble.

Nouble has rejected pro forms at Chelsea and the 'Young Guns' website says Arsenal academy chief Liam Brady has been an admirer of the powerful prospect for some time and previously tried to sign him as a 15-year-old.

Nouble is close friends with Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere. However, Tottenham and Aston Villa have also been alerted and will offer serious competition should the Gunners make a bid.

The 17 year-old is an avid Manchester United fan who was scouted playing for Millwall before switching to Chelsea as an 11-year-old.