Arsenal have been dealt another blow in their bid to sign Manuel Locatelli as the Italian midfielder has suggested he would prefer to join Juventus by admitting it is 'pleasing' to have attracted interest from them.
Locatelli was one of Italy's best performers on their magical run to win Euro 2020.
Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali confirmed last week clubs are queuing up to sign Locatelli in light of his displays on the international scene this summer and that they have received offers from abroad for him.
Arsenal are one of the clubs who have been heavily linked with a move for the 23-year-old while Juventus are also in the race for his signature.