Novara attacker Alessio Da Cruz is attracting Premier Leage interest.

The Mirror says Arsenal are among a clutch of Premier League clubs to have made checks on Da Cruz.

Da Cruz, 20, has been impressing since joining Serie B side Novara this season, scoring five times in 12 starts.

The starlet, who started his career at FC Twente, has also been watched recently by Brighton, Southampton and Swansea.

Da Cruz played 29 times in the Eerst Divisie, the second tier in the Netherlands, last season, making 21 starts and scoring five goals.