Arsenal turn interest to £26m-rated midfielder

Arsenal are keen in bringing Lorenzo Pellegrini to the Emirates, reports in Sky Italy say.

The Roma midfielder had a solid season in the Italian capital,

After failing to break into the first team, the 25 year-old was initially sold by Roma in 2105 to Sassuolo. However, Pellegrini impressed and made a name for himself under coach Eusebio Di Francesco. Roma maintained a buy-back option in his contract and re-acquired him last summer for 10 million euros.

The Italian has since appeared in 40 games for club and country in 2017-18, scoring 3 goals and providing 5 assists.

Arsenal have now placed him as a top target whose current contract contains a £26m release clause.

Unai Emery’s side could also face tough competition from Juventus who are also interested in the player.

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