On December 20th, we relayed news from Italy that AS Roma have rejected Arsenal’s €32m bid for Cengiz Under and the Serie A outfit’s owner James Pallotta is demanding ‘at least’ €50m to sanction his sale.
Italian website Tutto Mercato Web has another update on the Turkey international and it is mentioned the Gunners had ‘raised the stakes’ for the 21-year-old, a new bid which was also knocked back by the Giallorossi.
It is once mentioned that Eusebio Di Francesco’s side are demanding €50m for the winger, which means the north London club’s offer for the Roma player was above €32m and below the minimum asking price.
The 23-year-old has impressed in the Ligue 1 this term, scoring 12 goals and registering five assists.
In addition to this, the Ivory Coast international can play as a winger or upfront and it’s claimed Unai Emery’s side have already tabled an offer of €50m plus bonuses.
It seems unlikely that Arsenal have offered so much for Pepe right now, and it was the same situation when the new Under offer was first claimed.
