Arsenal are considering an end of season bid for Berkay Ozcan.
According to a report in The Sun the Stuttgart midfielder has caught the eye of Gunners scouts watching the second tier of German football.
Ozcan has impressed playing in the second tier of German football as Stuttgart attempt to return to the Bundesliga.
Despite the uncertainty over the future of Arsene Wenger Arsenal are planning ahead with their transfer activities.
Midfielders Mesut Ozil, Jack Wilshere and Alex Oxlade- Chamberlain are all out of contract in June 2018 which could create a lot of activity this summer.
Ozcan is viewed as a longer term project but with Stuttgart at the top of the table he might find doors opening to him if he switches to The Emirates.
The 19 year old has attracted attention from other German clubs even though he is under contract until 2019 with Stuttgart keen to upgrade that deal.