Barcelona Bid could be made this January

Having caught the eye in the Copa del Rey this season, Barcelona may be about to lose forward Jose Arnaiz to the Premier League as Arsenal prepare to match the Spaniard's release clause.

La Masia talents have been exiting the club en masse of late, including Jordi Mboula, Eric Garcia and coach Gabri, with opportunities to step into the senior side somewhat limited.

Arriving from Valladolid in the summer for 3.4 million euros, Arnaiz is now subject to great interest from North London with MARCA learning that Arsene Wenger's side could even proceed with a January bid for his services.

Despite being the top scorer of Barcelona B with six goals, the 22-year-old has only been afforded game time in the Copa with Carles Alena the lone academy player brought into the first-team for any extended period of time.

While Arnaiz is thought to be content with his prospects at the Camp Nou, Arsenal paying his release clause and showing true desire for him to follow in the footsteps of Santi Cazorla, Cesc Fabregas and more, could turn his head.