Arsenal have reportedly made contact with the representatives of Roma youngster Nicolo Zaniolo.
According to a report from the Mirror, who cite claims in Italy, the Gunners are keen to discuss the idea of a summer move to the Emirates.
Zaniolo has emerged as a transfer target for the Gunners after the club sent scouts to watch Turkish attacker Cengiz Under in action.
It is being reported that Arsenal scouts travelled to Italy with every intention to watch Under, with the Gunners keen to sign him from Roma.
However, they were taken back by the performances of Zaniolo, who has impressed in Serie A this season.
The 19-year-old is enjoying a breakthrough season with Roma and the Gunners are keen to steal the march on other potential suitors.
Zaniolo has made 11 appearances in Serie A this season and scored two goals along the way.
Interest in the Italian youngster is only likely to rise if he continues to impress in Rome as he tries to establish himself within their first-team squad.
