Arsenal look increasingly likely to miss out on key target Manuel Locatelli after rivals Juventus had their first bid rejected by the midfielder's Serie A club Sassuolo.
Locatelli has caught the eye of several top-flight clubs after starring in Italy's championship-winning Euro 2020 campaign.
Locatelli scored two goals in his five games at the tournament but did experience a low moment when he missed his penalty in the shootout victory against Spain in the semi-finals.
Arsenal look increasingly likely to lose out on signing Manuel Locatelli (centre) to Juventus
Mikel Arteta has identified Locatelli as a key target but the midfielder is said to prefer Juve
The Gunners and the Old Lady have emerged as the front-runners for Locatelli's signature.