According to CalcioMercato, Manuel Locatelli, the highly coveted 25-year-old midfielder, has caught the attention of Premier League leaders, Arsenal. The club is reportedly eager to secure the player’s services and has already submitted a bid.
Currently on loan at Juventus, the Italian club will have to pay 32 million Euros to make the move permanent. However, there have been rumors that the option to sign Locatelli has already been activated.
Arsenal’s interest in the talented midfielder is not new, as they were in contention to sign him when he first joined Juventus on loan in 2021.
Despite Juventus’ precarious financial situation, they may be enticed to sell Locatelli for a quick profit, given Arsenal’s financial prowess.
The future of Locatelli and other Juventus players remains uncertain, as the club faces the possibility of missing out on Champions League football next season. However, if Juventus manages to win the Europa League, they will qualify for the Champions League and the players’ future at the club would be more secure.
The outcome of this season will greatly impact the direction that Juventus takes in the transfer market, including the fate of Manuel Locatelli.