Arsenal suffer Manuel Locatelli transfer blow after learning player’s stance on potential move

Edu’s switch ambitions of bringing in Euro 2020 star Manuel Locatelli this summer time could properly have and really ended after studying the participant’s remaining stance on his future amid Arsenal hyperlinks.

Locatelli, 23, had emerged as a serious target for the Gunners this summer, however the newest developments seem to have signalled that the participant himself would like to remain in Italy this summer time – amid speak of a change to Juventus.

His social media hint last week– liking a tweet linking him to the Outdated Girl – was dangerous sufficient for Arsenal followers, however this one has maybe put the ultimate nail within the coffin of any potential hopes that Edu had when it got here to altering the 23-year-olds thoughts.

Italian switch guru Fabrizio Romano has been talking on his Right here We Go podcast concerning the newest surrounding the Sassuolo talisman’s instant future.

Romano mentioned (through @Route1futbol): “Now the sensation round Arsenal is that they perceive that Locatelli solely desires to affix Juventus.

“I believe now Arsenal are shifting on totally different targets.”

This replace coincides with former Genoa chief Giorgio Perinetti’s feedback on the scenario surrounding the way forward for the Euro 2020 champion.

Perinetti instructed Sky Sport 24 (through TuttoJuve): “Locatelli has repeatedly mentioned no to Arsenal as a result of he desires to go to Juve. And Juve itself is aware of that he prefers the Bianconeri.

“It will be nice if a participant like him stayed in Italy. At Juventus, he would enhance the midfield division which has been in nice problem for years. Just a few years in the past I attempted to convey him to Genoa, however I used to be unable to finish the operation.”

Locatelli began two of Italy’s fixtures as they went on to win the Euros this summer time, while additionally coming off the bench on three events.

Arsenal’s want for a brand new midfielder could have decreased over the previous week or so, after the signing of Anderlecht midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga was confirmed by the club.

The Belgian is considered as a succesful Granit Xhaka substitute, with the Swiss midfielder being heavily linked to join Jose Mourinho in Italy this summer at AS Roma,.

Arsenal immediately formally launched their new pink and white dwelling shirt for the upcoming 2021/22 season.

The shirt, which could be purchased now on ArsenalDirect, is on the market in a spread of kinds and costs with the “genuine” model on the excessive finish of the price scale.

Manufactured by Adidas, the shirt has gone down properly with supporters responding to the most recent design.

If the Gunners had been to signal one other central midfielder on this switch window, long-term targets Ruben Neves and Yves Bissouma could possibly be pursued by Edu and co.

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