Arsenal are leading the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey, moving ahead of Chelsea and Manchester United.
The Mirror report that the Gunners have jumped in front of Chelsea, who have reportedly had an approach turned down for the Jamaican.
Bailey has been touted as a possible replacement for Alexis Sanchez, who looks set to leave Arsenal in the summer when his contract expires.
The Bundesliga outfit value the winger at roughly £30 million after impressing in Germany.
After joining from Genk, Bailey struggled to adjust to life in Germany and has taken his time to settle, however, three goals and two assists in his last four games have not gone unnoticed.
The Gunners have kept a watchful eye on his development in the Bundesliga and the report suggests they have scouted him over the last week.
Leverkusen will be desperate to keep hold of the player until the summer but they stand to make a huge profit on the player they signed for just £13 million.
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