Having been rebuffed for Daniele Rugani, Arsenal are now tracking Sampdoria and Roma defender Alessio Romagnoli.
The Gunners seem determined to pluck a promising youngster from Serie A to reinforce their back line next season.
Juventus have already secured Rugani from Empoli and refused to even consider offers from Arsenal.
Now La Repubblica newspaper claims Arsene Wenger has set his sights on Italy Under-21 international Romagnoli.
Having been rebuffed for Daniele Rugani, Arsenal are now tracking Sampdoria and Roma defender Alessio Romagnoli.
The Gunners seem determined to pluck a promising youngster from Serie A to reinforce their back line next season.
Juventus have already secured Rugani from Empoli and refused to even consider offers from Arsenal.
Now La Repubblica newspaper claims Arsene Wenger has set his sights on Italy Under-21 international Romagnoli.
Owned by Roma and currently on loan at Sampdoria, he is a centre-back who can also play at left-back.