Arsenal are raiding Lazio's junior setup for exciting young striker Ettore Mendicino. The 17 year-old is expected to move to Arsenal in January after catching the eye of Italian-based scouts this year.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger posted a scout to track Mendicino in primavera action a month ago and is now ready to table him a lucrative deal to take him London.

Arsenal already boast one young Italian, goalkeeper Vito Mannone, on their books.