Arsenal are eyeing Roma defender Alessio Romagnoli.
The youngster spent last season on-loan with Sampdoria and is up for sale this summer.
AC Milan have been pursuing a deal, with new coach Sinisa Mihajlovic having worked with Romagnoli at Samp.
However, Gazzetta dello Sport says Arsenal are also interested and have received encouragement from Roma.
The Giallorossi would prefer to sell the 20 year-old to a foreign club.