Inter Milan are planning a January bid for Arsenal captain Robin van Persie.

Inter president Massimo Moratti is planning a squad overhaul, with Dutchman Van Persie high on his shopping list.

The Gunners captain has just 18 months of his contract left at the Emirates which, combined with his stunning start to the season with 12 goals in 15 Arsenal games, has alerted all of the world's top clubs.

New Inter boss Claudio Ranieri is yet to be convinced by the strike-force he inherited from Gian Piero Gasperini, who was sacked just five games into the season, and Diego Forlan and Mauro Zarate look likely to be replaced in the New Year.