Arsenal are edging ahead of Tottenham in the January battle for AS Roma striker Cengiz Under.

Aksam reports Arsenal are moving ahead of rivals Tottenham in pursuit of Roma sensation Under.

Italian sources say the Gunners had scouts watching him score a thunderous equaliser in the Italian side's 2-2 draw with Inter Milan.

And the Gunners have already had a £26m offer snubbed.

For their part, Roma are desperate to keep hold of Under, who has established himself as a first-choice this season.