Arsenal join race for Barca's Ilias Akhomach

Spain U19 coach Jose Lana announced the squad who was called up to play the three international games for the Euros qualification. Ilias Akhomach's name was sure to appear.

Barcelona's young talent is one of the squad leaders and is wanting to play a key part this Saturday against Luxembourg. What's more, the midfielder is also starting to think about his future, as his contract with the Catalan side is coming to an end and, according to 'Sport', he's not thinking about staying.

The same source added that Arsenal were the latest European side to show interest in Akhomach. It seems as though the Gunners have been following the player for a while.

Therefore, the London side have joined the fight for him, along with big sides such as Milan, Sevilla and Leeds. Meanwhile, the 18 year old striker is still going back and forth over his future.

Barcelona vould have a mutiny of youngsters on their hands in January. Ander Astralaga, Aleix Garrido, Ilias Akhomach, and Víctor Barbera have all been free to negotiate with any side since last January.