Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll is on Arsenal's radar.

The Mail on Sunday says Arsene Wenger has identified Newcastle's Carroll as a long-term target.

The Arsenal manager has been an admirer of Carroll since way before his hat-trick against Aston Villa last weekend.

And while the Gunners are not about to table a bid in this transfer window, Wenger could try to sign Carroll in January.

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