Arsenal 'pushing to sign Barcelona youngster'

Arsenal are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Barcelona youngster Ilias Akhomach this summer.

The 18-year-old's contract at Camp Nou is due to expire at the end of June, and it is believed that he will be leaving the Catalan giants on a free transfer in search of pastures new.

Leeds United have recently been linked with the attacker, and it <a href="/football/barcelona/transfer-talk/news/leeds-on-brink-of-signing-barcelona-youngster_509045.html">has been claimed</a> that the Whites are close to securing his signature.

However, although Leeds are in pole position, Arsenal have now registered an interest in bringing Akhomach to the Emirates Stadium, according to <a href="/fwd/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3BvcnQuZXMvZXMvbm90aWNpYXMv . . .