Arsenal are reportedly preparing a January move for Benfica forward Anderson Talisca.

The 20-year-old only joined Benfica from Bahia in the summer, but has made a brilliant start to life in Europe, netting six goals in his first seven games for the Portuguese club.

According to the Daily Star, the striker's form has attracted the interest of Arsenal, who are also said to have recently watched the Brazilian in action for his country's Under-21 side.

It is understood that Talisca has a buy-out clause in the region of £18m.