Arsenal are reportedly chasing Queens Park Rangers starlet Raheem Sterling, and will use forward Jay Simpson to push the deal through.

The highly rated youngster is a target for a number of Premier League clubs - including Manchester United, Fulham and Manchester City.

But it seems that Arsenal are now in the driving seat to land the 14-year-old.

The Gunners are prepared to offer on-loan forward Jay Simpson plus £1million for the starlet, and QPR look sure to accept the deal, with Simpson firing in the goals for the Hoops.

Arsene Wenger has insisted that the move is tied up this week, after Fulham moved in with a bid to land the future star.

Arsenal currently sit in third place in the league, after defeating Liverpool by 2-1 at Anfield.