Arsenal face an almighty fight to sign Reading striker Danny Loader.

The Gunners have kept close tabs on the 18-year-old all season.

But they have not been the only ones to have watched Loader's progress.

Goal says Chelsea, Wolves, Southampton and Leicester City have scouted Loader this season.

There is also interest in across Europe with Juventus, Lille, Rennes and Borussia Monchengladbach have shown an interest.

The Championship club are unlikely to keep the teenager, who has entered the final year of his contract.