Arsenal are exploring the prospect of bringing Barcelona striker Ferran Torres back to England.

BILD says Arsenal are interested in signing ex-Manchester City man Torres in January - just 12 months after he departed the Premier League.

The Gunners must cope without star striker Jesus for the next three months as a result of a long-term injury, meaning they are left with just Eddie Nketiah in attack as they aim to continue their top flight title charge into the second half of the season.

Torres primarily operates as a winger for the La Liga giants but German outlet BILD have reported that the Gunners want to sign the Spanish international, who has previously worked under manager Mikel Arteta when the pair were still at the Etihad Stadium.