Arsenal are in talks with Fiorentina midfielder Jordan Veretout.

Calciomercato.com says Arsenal see Veretout as the perfect replacement for Juventus bound Aaron Ramsey.

Officials have held early talks with the representatives of Jordan Veretout, the Fiorentina midfielder, according to claims.

Reports in Italy suggest the player's agent travelled to London and watched the first leg of the Europa League tie with Napoli.

Agent Mario Giuffredi sat down with Arsenal's intermediaries to discuss Veretout's situation.