Catania striker Takayuki Morimoto is being tracked by Arsenal.

The News of the World says the Japanese striker, 21, was linked with Manchester United last year and Gunners scouts have sent back positive reports.

Even though Morimoto is highly rated in Serie A, it is his commercial value that will have stood out more than anything else for Arsenal.

But Catania are well aware of his value and the relegation-threatened Italian club have made it clear that they will not let him go on the cheap.