Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali has set a transfer deadline for midfielder Manuel Locatelli, who is on the radar of Juventus and Arsenal.
The Italy international made a good impression at the European Championships this summer, and he has been fancied to pursue a bigger challenge.
The Gunners are keen on luring him to the Premier League, and they have reportedly made an opening bid worth €40 million for his services.
However, Locatelli has the preference to stay in the Serie A with his dream club Juventus, which has stalled their prospects of signing him.