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Arsenal are very interested in signing one of Atalanta’s best players this season, according to Corriere dello Sport.
The Gunners have had a frustrating Premier League campaign. They are six points behind leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand.
The London giants need to be almost perfect in the second half of the season to close the gap on the table-toppers.
Manager Mikel Arteta could be backed with funds to bolster the squad this winter, and Corriere make a surprise claim.
The Italian outlet report that the Gunners are among the ‘most interested’ clubs in signing Atalanta’s Marco Carnesecchi.
The 24-year-old goalkeeper has been a revelation for the Bergamo outfit, who are presently top of Serie A.
Arsenal already have a good relationship with his agent. He also represents Riccardo Calafiori.
Atalanta will reportedly demand between £33-41 million to part ways with their prized asset.
The Gunners are likely to face competition from Paris Saint-Germain, but they are only considering a summer move.
Arsenal speculation could be agent-driven
Carnesecchi has been in exceptional form for Atalanta this term. He recently made eight saves in a tight 1-0 win over Cagliari.
He has had similar stand-out performances. The Italian has caught the eye with his strong reflexes and good distribution from the back.
The Atalanta ace also possesses a good aerial presence and can deliver quality long balls.
Despite this, it does not make sense for Arsenal to pursue a deal for him with David Raya’s success between the sticks.
The Spaniard has evolved into a key player for the Gunners and he has singlehandedly won them games this season.
Arsenal could be eyeing a quality back-up, but they are unlikely to cough up a hefty sum on a second-choice goalkeeper.
We believe the speculation is purely agent-driven.
His representative is inviting interest from other elite European clubs. Arsenal’s name is being used as a negotiation tool.
