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Arsenal see £25m bid for Serie A star rejected: This is why
ARSENAL have seen a £25m bid for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani rejected, according to reports.
Daniele Rugani has been subject to interest from Arsenal
The 22-year-old has been in and out of Juve’s first team this season.
Chelsea were mooted as a possible destination for the centre-back last year, however he ended up committing his future to the Bianconeri in December by penning a new five-year deal.
Antonio Conte now seems to have turned his attentions to Rugani’s team-mate Leonardo Bonucci instead.
Antonio Conte tried to sign Daniele Rugani for Chelsea last year
Bonucci’s future in Turin has come under intense speculation after falling out with his manager Max Allegri.
But as far as Rugani is concerned, according Italian news outlet Calciomercato report the Gunners failed with a recent £25m bid for the player.
It is said they were flexible about signing the player in the January transfer window or in the summer.
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However, the Serie A outfit see Rugani as central to their long-term plans and have no intention of letting him leave.
Rugani has chipped in with three goals in 16 appearances this season for Juve.