Arsenal have seen an opening offer worth in the region of £34million rejected by Sassuolo for striker Gianluca Scamacca. The 6ft 4in centre-forward is emerging as one of the best forwards in Italian football after netting 16 times in 38 outings last season.
It’s no secret that a number of the biggest clubs in Serie A including Inter Milan and Napoli have been taking notice of his impressive development.
However, it now appears Arsenal are the first club to launch an official proposal for the 23-year-old, who could leave Sassuolo before the start of the 2022/23 campaign.
According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla, the Gunners have seen an offer worth around £34m turned away by Sassuolo.
It’s claimed hopes of a move were shot down almost immediately because Scamacca wants to stay in Italy.
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“I think that this season has been a small reward for never giving up. I’ll certainly remember this season, but I hope that it’s just the first of many positives.”
Arsenal are on the lookout for a replacement for Alexandre Lacazette, who has agreed a return to Lyon five years after moving to north London.
Express Sport understands the Gunners are set to confirm his departure in the coming days, upon the expiry of his contract on June 30.
Eddie Nketiah remains close to signing a new contract with the Gunners following a dramatic U-turn towards the end of the season.
The former England U-21 frontman looked set to leave on a free transfer before Mikel Arteta was able to convince him to stay.
Nketiah finished the season strongly despite failing to help Arsenal over the line in the race for Champions League football.
Gabriel Jesus remains the club’s top striker target but Arsenal are still yet to firm up their interest in the Brazilian with a bid.
Arsenal had also looked at Adam Hlozek, who has now signed for Bayer Leverkusen from Sparta Prague.