Arsenal have had a reported €65million bid for Torino star Andrea Belotti rejected, the club's sporting director has said.
The 23-year-old striker has scored 14 goals in 18 appearances in a stellar campaign at the Stadio Olimpico, prompting speculation over a January transfer.
The Gunners have been linked with a move for Belotti, who signed a contract last month that includes a €100m release clause that applies to clubs outside of Italy.
Although reports in England this week have suggested that Arsene Wenger is more interested in a transfer at the end of the season, Gianluca Petrachi claimed that a bid has already been rejected.