Transfer update: Arsenal suffer Locatelli blow as Rice gives Chelsea boost
Liverpool have reportedly agreed to sell Marko Grujic to Porto but the move may end up costing Arsenal a chance to sign Manuel Locatelli. Liverpool have been relatively quiet in the transfer window so far with Ibrahima Konate the only new signing.
Arsenal have supposedly had two offers turned down by the Serie A club in recent weeks.
But Juventus are also interested in signing Locatelli and are thought to be leading the race for his signature.
Nicolo Fagioli’s agent, Andrea D’Amico, confirmed Arsenal's bid recently.
“Juventus would like to sign Locatelli and Arsenal have already offered €40m,” he continued.
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“But I can ensure you that, as of today, Fagioli has not been included in the deal.”
Arsenal have already made big moves in the summer transfer window with Albert Sambi Lokonga being confirmed on Monday.
Ben White's £50m move is expected to be announced next with Mikel Arteta keen to strengthen further.
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