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​Sassuolo confirm Arsenal submitted ‘important bid’ for Euro 2020 star

Premier League club Arsenal have put in a serious offer for Sassuolo star Manuel Locatelli.

The Italian is starring for his side at Euro 2020 as they prepare for a quarter final against Belgium.

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According to Sassuolo’s chief executive Giovanni Carnevali, Arsenal are in for the talented 23-year-old who has a value of roughly €40 million.

“Arsenal have made an official bid for Locatelli,” he told Sky Italy.

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“They’re pushing hard to sign Manuel and it’s an important bid… we will see.

“Juventus also want Locatelli and we have a special relationship with them. A new meeting has been scheduled with Juve.”