Arsenal scout record-breaking Ligue 1 starlet Alban Lafont

Alban Lafont is being monitored by Arsenal. (Getty Images)

Arsenal are keeping a close eye on Toulouse goalkeeper Alban Lafont, according to reports in France.

The 17-year-old made his first-team breakthrough last season and kept eight clean sheets as Toulouse narrowly avoided relegation from Ligue 1.

L’Equipe report that the Gunners are one of many clubs tracking the France Under-18 international, with Watford, Juventus and Porto also sending scouts to monitor him.

Lafont became the youngest goalkeeper in Ligue 1 history last season. (Getty Images)

Having made his first-team debut at the age of 16, Lafont became the youngest ever goalkeeper to play in Ligue 1.

In June, Lafont was rewarded for his impressive debut campaign with a new contract, which runs until 2020.