Arsenal remain keen on Sampdoria striker Giampaolo Pazzini.
Gazzetta dello Sport says Gunners boss Arsene Wenger sees Pazzini as ideal cover for crocked forward Robin van Persie, who has been ruled out for five months with an ankle injury.
Only this morning, Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti ruled themselves out of the running for Pazzini.
Meanwhile, Wenger is said to be willing to part with €18 million to land Italy international Pazzini in January.