Report: Arsenal want player once called ‘the future of Juventus’, price starts at £22m

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Reported Arsenal target Daniele Rugani is thinking of leaving Juventus and is set to command a £22million transfer fee this summer, according to Calciomercato.

The Gunners have struggled at the back this season and Mikel Arteta could potentially be looking to bolster his defence ahead of next season.

Rugani, meanwhile, has previously been linked with an exit from Juventus, but to his credit, has always opted to stay and fight for his place in the team.

However, with just three Serie A appearances all season and seven in all competitions in 2019-20, the 25-year-old is said to be considering his future.

Calciomercato claims that Rugani “isn’t considered the first choice” at Juve and is now evaluating “different projects where he can be a protagonist”.

The report also claims that the Bianconeri “will be looking to sell him for budgetary reasons”.

Rugani’s price tag is believed to be “at least €25million” (around £22million) and reportedly has a salary of “about €3.5million per year” (around £58,000-a-week).

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Rugani is a highly rated defender with plenty of great traits including height, strength, tactical versatility, aerial prowess, intelligence and ability to play the ball out from the back.

Indeed, Massimiliano Allegri previously described him as “the future of Juventus” with “a bright future ahead of him” (Football Italia).

Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like he has much of a future at Juve any more, but with Arsenal looking up under the tutelage of Mikel Arteta, a switch to the Emirates Stadium looks like a great idea for both parties.