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Sokratis Papastathopoulos wanted by Genoa as Arsenal look to cash-in on out-of-favour defender before his contract expires in the summer

Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos is wanted by Italian side Genoa.

The centre back's contract is set to expire in the summer and the Gunners are looking to cash-in during the winter transfer window.

Sokratis has been frozen out by manger Mikel Arteta with the 32-year-old missing out on a place in his Premier League and Europa League squads for the 2020-2021 season.

Sokratis Papastathopoulos is wanted by Genoa
The defender is not part of Mikel Arteta's plans

The defender joined the club in a £17million deal from Borussia Dortmund in 2018 and has made 69 appearances for the north London side.