Liverpool are now in the race to sign Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli according to a report from Gazzetta dello Sport (print edition, July 30th, page 28). It was suggested earlier in the week that an ‘unnamed English club’ had joined Juventus and Arsenal in the race to sign the 23-year-old ace. And Gazzetta dello Sport now seem to think that Liverpool are that unnamed club. What an incredible signing Locatelli would be for the Reds. Jurgen Klopp desperately needs to bring in some central midfield reinforcements after Gini Wijnaldum left Anfield to link up with PSG on a free transfer. Liverpool could be lining up a move to sign Locatelli from Sassuolo – Copyright: xImago-Images/Emmefotox Liverpool moving in for Locatelli? GDS reckon that the Merseyside outfit are the latest club t...
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. In an interview with Sky Sport Italy, Carnevali confirmed that the club will hold direct talks with the Bianconeri to discuss the future of Locatelli. He added that the club are willing to sell their prized asset to the Turin giants,...
Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for Manuel Locatelli this summer, but the midfielder would prefer to join Juventus. Italian journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has now reported that Juventus have stepped up the chase to sign the 23-year-old. He has claimed that the Old Lady have proposed a season-long loan for the midfielder with an obligation to buy for €30 million. Sassuolo have rejected the move, and rightly so. Locatelli impressed heavily during the European Championships for Italy and the club should demand a premium fee. The club are aware that Arsenal are willing to pay to meet their €40 million valuation for the midfielder. Italian media outlet Sportmediaset have claimed that the Gunners have bid around £38 million (€45 mil...