Back to the Premier League Newsfeed

Agent claims Arsenal have bid €40m for Locatelli and rules Fagioli out of Juventus swap deal

The representative of a promising midfielder on the Bianconeri's books has been discussing a mooted deal for a Euro 2020 winner

The agent of Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli insists his client will not be used as a makeweight in any bid for Sassuolo star Manuel Locatelli, with Arsenal apparently leading that chase at present after putting a €40 million (£35m/$47m) offer on the table.

A Euro 2020 winner with Italy has become the subject of intense transfer speculation during the summer window.

Goal has learned that a €30m (£26m/$35m) approach from Juve for Locatelli has been knocked back, with the Bianconeri reportedly keen on including a player such as Fagioli or Radu Dragusin as a part-exchange option in their efforts to get a deal over the line.