Arsenal are considering a bid for AS Roma striker Patrik Schick in January after Danny Welbeck broke his ankle against Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League.
However, the Gunners must compete with Crystal Palace, Sevilla and Valladolid, according to Corriere dello Sport.
Crystal Palace, Sevilla and Valladolid are chasing Schick too and can offer the youngster regular first-team football.
The Czech Republic international initially joined the Italian side on loan ahead of a permanent move from Sampdoria this summer for an initial fee of around £17million.