Arsenal eyeing shock swoop for Will Lankshear?

Arsenal have been linked with a surprise move for Middlesbrough striker Will Lankshear ahead of the winter transfer window.

The 21-year-old signed for Boro from Tottenham Hotspur last summer and has been a revelation with 15 goals in just 16 matches.

His form has caught the eye of elite clubs in England, and Arsenal are surprisingly mentioned as one of the main suitors for him.

Lankshear was first in the academy ranks at Arsenal before he moved on to Sheffield United and Tottenham Hotspur to progress.

Spurs don't have a buy-back clause for the youngster, but they do have a 20 percent sell-on clause and matching rights for him.

It remains to be seen whether Spurs are prepared to make a big outlay on the marksman if arch-rivals Arsenal make an offer.

Boro are not overly worried over the striker's situation and seem reluctant to negotiate any transfer for him until the campaign ends.

The Riverside outfit are presently second in the Championship table with 29 points, behind Birmingham City on just goal difference.