Arsenal have been given a boost in their pursuit of Gent striker Jonathan David.

The Canada international, 20, has been linked with Barcelona and the Gunners after an impressive in Belgium, in which he has scored 23 goals.

And with the world at his feet, David admits he wants to play in the Premier League.

He told the Guardian: "I don't really focus on that or think much about it. Right now I'm playing almost every minute of every game and that has really helped me get to the level that I need to be.

"I just need to take a good step where I can make sure I am getting enough time on the pitch to keep developing. I don't want to go somewhere and just stay on the bench so it's about taking the right step.

"I want to become one of the best strikers in the world. That's my goal. The Premier League is the best in the world and most competitive so obviously that is somewhere I would love to play in the future."