The tweet read: “Tonight #Arsenal have sent a new offer to #Sampdoria for Joaquim #Andersen and Dennis #Praet: €48M for both. Steps forward for finalize the deal, even if Ferrero wants more. #transfers #AFC.”
Andersen is highly rated in Italy and has played for Denmark at international level.
The 23-year-old plays in central defence - a position that Arsenal are keen to strengthen.
Praet is an attacking midfielder, but only managed to score on two occasions last season in the league.
Arsenal are interested in signing Praet and Andersen from Sampdoria (Image: GETTY )
Arsenal are interested in signing Praet and Andersen from Sampdoria (Image: GETTY )
Arsenal are interested in signing Praet and Andersen from Sampdoria (Image: GETTY )
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The Belgian was also of interest to Arsenal in January like Carrasco but talks never progressed.
Arsenal boss Unai Emery recently spoke about whether missing out on Champions League football would affect his chances of signing players this summer.
The club finished fifth in the Premier League last season before losing in the Europa League final 4-1 to Chelsea.
“I think Arsenal is a big name in the world of football. A lot of players want to play here,” he said.