Arsenal have reportedly shied away from attempting to sign Roma's Alessandro Florenzi, intimidated by the competition of Barcelona.
The Roman midfielder is being pursued by the Catalan club, an interest which he admitted was 'flattering'.
According to talkSport, the interest of Barcelona had the effect of forcing Arsenal back.
The Premier League team, while interested in the player, is reportedly not prepared to enter a bidding war against the Blaugrana.
Arsenal have reportedly shied away from attempting to sign Roma's Alessandro Florenzi, intimidated by the competition of Barcelona.
The Roman midfielder is being pursued by the Catalan club, an interest which he admitted was 'flattering'.
According to talkSport, the interest of Barcelona had the effect of forcing Arsenal back.
The Premier League team, while interested in the player, is reportedly not prepared to enter a bidding war against the Blaugrana.