Liverpool won't get a free run at Villarreal sensation Luciano Vietto.

The Daily Mail says Arsenal and Liverpool have checked on Vietto.

The Argentina U20 forward, who is looked after by Diego Maradona's former agent Jorge Cyterszpiler, has scored six goals in his last six games and is now rated in the £12m bracket after helping propel Villarreal to fifth in La Liga.

Liverpool scouts are looking for forwards who fit into their profile of being quick, technically good and able to play a pressing game.

Villarreal would be reluctant to sell Vietto in January unless clubs made an inflated offer.