Sassuolo chief Giovanni Carnevali revealed that Arsenal are in pole position to sign Neroverdi and Italy midfielder Manuel Locatelli.Carnevalli also mentioned that the north Londoners need to beat usual suspects in snatching all Italian talent first – Juventus – in the transfer market.Gunpowder with horns – Arsenal are targeting a move for Italy and Torino striker Andrea BelottiPrice for acquiring Locatelli is assessed to be around 47 million USD (5 billion KSH) and it was expected for the 23-year old to join Juventus after the EURO 2020 but Carnevali said that Arsenal are looking in front in this race. ‘Juventus are the only Italian club we talked to about Locatelli.’ Carnevali said, talking to Italian Sky. ‘It is true that there are foreign clubs interested, including Arsenal and so far they are ahead and are the only side realistically to have made an important proposal for Manuel.’They’re pushing hard to sign Manuel and it’s an important bid… we will see.’Juventus also want Locatelli and we have a special relationship with them. A new meeting has been scheduled with Juve.’Manuel made 34 Serie A appearances for Sassuolo last season, provided three assists and scored four goals.🔍 𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 🔍2⃣ games 🏟️9⃣8⃣ passes completed ✅9⃣3⃣% pass accuracy 🎯4⃣ ball recoveries 👊2⃣ goals ⚽️Manuel Locatelli has come alive at #Euro2020 🔵🇮🇹🔥#Locatelli #ITA pic.twitter.com/jZBXC7c2sW— LiveScore (@livescore) June 24, 2021 Italy progressed to the quarter-finals at Euro 2020 and Locatelli played an integral part in that journey – after replacing the injured PSG creative midfielder Marco Verratti.Last season, Juventus were close to signing Locatelli but Sassuolo put a price tag of 40 million euros on their player which rejected Juventus temporarily.Now the Old Lady and the team from the Emirates Stadium will battle it out for the talented Italian.
