Club chief confirms Arsenal have made an ‘important bid’ for 23-yr-old ace – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli has been linked with a move away from Italy in recent weeks and it appears that Arsenal have made a move to sign him.
The Italian club’s CEO has confirmed that Arsenal have submitted a bid for the 23-year-old defensive midfielder.
Sassuolo CEO Carnevali to Sky Sport: “Arsenal have made an official bid for Locatelli. They’re pushing hard to sign Manuel and it’s an important bid… we will see.
Also Juventus want Locatelli and we’ve a special relationship with them. We’ve a new meeting scheduled with Juve”.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 30, 2021
Locatelli has been outstanding for Italy in the European Championships so far and it is hardly a surprise that the Premier League giants are looking to sign him.
Switzerland international Granit Xhaka has been linked with a move to Roma this summer and Locatelli could be an ideal replacement.
The 23 year old Italian international could partner the former Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey at the heart of Arsenal’s midfield next year.
The Italian international has been linked with a move to Juventus as well and a move to the Turin giants would probably be a more tempting proposition for him.
Juventus will be able to offer him Champions League football and the player would not have to leave his domestic league.
The Gunners might have to come forward with a lucrative proposal to tempt the player into joining the Premier League next season.
Locatelli has the potential to develop into a top-class defensive midfielder in the future and a move to the Premier League could be a superb step-up in his career.
He will be able to play alongside better players at Arsenal and the Gunners could help him achieve his potential.
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Author:Sai