Arsenal chase 'Colombian Cristiano Ronaldo'

Arsenal are reportedly chasing Udinese forward Luis Muriel, a player who has been dubbed the 'Colombian Cristiano Ronaldo'.

Muriel, 20, has shone on loan for Lecce this season, scoring five goals in Serie A for the Italian club.

It is understood that Gunners boss Arsene Wenger was impressed with the attacker's performances in the Under-20 World Cup last year, where he struck four goals in eight games for Colombia.

Barcelona are also interested, according to The Daily Mail, and have been linked with an £8m bid for the highly-rated youngster.