Arsenal were linked with a move for Manuel Locatelli before the midfielder joined Juventus from Sassuolo.
While the Italian struggled last season, he’s impressed under Thiago Motta this season. Playing 32 times across all competitions, he’s shown a much-valued ability to dictate play from deep.
Perhaps due to the fact that is making a mark in Turin, Arsenal’s interest seems to have returned.
JuveLive have reported today that Mikel Arteta is quite a big fan of the midfielder and ‘wants’ the Italy international at the Emirates.
The outlet believe that the starting valuation of the 27-year-old is €25m and that is a fee that Arsenal can pay ‘without any problems’. It’s suggested if the Gunners offer that amount, Juve will find it ‘difficult’ to reject the approach.
Financial reasons can end up forcing the Bianconeri into sacrificing their key player in the summer.
While there is no surprise that Arsenal still like Locatelli, the price tag is rather delusional. The midfielder’s current deal in Turin runs out in the summer of 2028 and considering how much he’s impressed recently, the €25m valuation makes no sense.
