Arsenal keep tabs on Spurs target Morata as Wenger eyes January loan move for Madrid's young striker



Arsenal are being kept updated on the availability of Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata.

The 21-year-old striker, who is also a target for Tottenham, may be allowed to leave on loan in January.

And Arsenal, who are also watching Schalke’s talented 18-year-old midfielder Max Meyer, are interested in the Spain Under 21 forward as they look to bolster their forward options in the new year.

VIDEO: Scroll down for video of Morata scoring against Almeria



On target: Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata celebrates after scoring against Almeria on Saturday

Fine company: Morata is congratulated by team-mates Alvaro Arbeloa, Jese and Gareth Bale

ALVARO MORATA 2013-14

August 18 Real Madrid 2 - 1 Real Betis

September 14 Villarreal 2 - 2 Real Madrid

September 22 Real Madrid 4 - 1 Getafe

September 25 Elche 1 - 2 Real Madrid

September 28 Real Madrid 0 - 1 Atl Madrid

October 2 Real Madrid 4 - 0 FC Copenhagen October 5 Levante 2 - 3 Real Madrid (1 goal)

October 19 Real Madrid 2 - 0 Malaga

October 23 Real Madrid 2 - 1 Juventus

November 9 Real Madrid 5 - 1 Sociedad November 23 Almeria 0 - 5 Real (1 goal)

Morata has scored twice in 11 appearances this season but manager Carlo Ancelotti is only prepared to let him go if Madrid can sign a new striker.

Luis Suarez and Robert Lewandowski are the sort of calibre player that Madrid are looking for and the former wanted to join them in the summer.

According to rumours in the Spanish capital, if Madrid can sign a new striker then the door will be open for Morata's loan move.

The Gunners are short on options up front, while Spurs are desperate to boost a strikeforce in which the lead man is Roberto Soldado, who has not performed well after signing for £26million this summer.

Morata was on target for Madrid on Saturday when they beat Almeria 5-0, with Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo, Isco and Karim Benzema also on the scoresheet for Ancelotti's side.

VIDEO: Morata's delightful chip against Almeria





Target: Arsenal are also monitoring the progress of Schalke youngster Max Mayer (left)