Arsenal, Liverpool & Tottenham are monitoring the progress of Japanese international Shinji Okazaki.

The diminutive striker has already netted five goals in his opening six Bundesliga game, with a further three in other competitions to boot.

His obvious eye for goal has attracted attention from all over Europe, with Premier League scouts known to have attended some Mainz matches this season.

Okazaki was selected in Japan's squad for the 2014 World Cup, and netted once in the team's 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Colombia.

The 28-year-old is valued at around £8m, but with just less than two-years of his contract remaining - he may be sold for a moderately reduced fee.

Okazaki was selected in Japan's squad for the 2014 World Cup, and netted once in the team's 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Colombia.

The 28-year-old is valued at around £8m, but with just less than two-years of his contract remaining - he may be sold for a moderately reduced fee.

Tottenham are the lowest scoring side in the Premier League's top nine, and clearly need reinforcements to aid their inconsistent talisman Emmanuel Adebayor.

Liverpool are also in need of some more firepower up-front.

Source: Daily Express