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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to make a move for Nottingham Forest’s brilliant young centre-half Jamaal Lascelles.

Wenger sent his chief scout Steve Rowley to get an update on long-term target Lascelles at the weekend, as he weighs up a bid.

Lascelles, 20, has come through the ranks at Forest and been on the Gunners' radar for years. He has also been capped by England at all youth levels.

Wenger has been looking for an extra centre-half all season, checking on several in Europe. But the decision to send Rowley to check on Lascelles - a classy, tall defender - has got Forest on red alert for a bid.

Forest are going for promotion to the Premier League and will resist any offers, but a huge offer could change their mind.

Liverpool also sent a senior scout to look at Lascelles, as manager Brendan Rodgers is in the market for long-term investments.

Read Daniel Storey's scouting report on the Nottingham Forest youngster here.