Sampdoria directors have been in London this week.
Il Secolo XIX says Samp chiefs Carlo Osti and Antonio Romei have been in London for talks with Arsenal and Tottenham.
The two North London giants are interested in defender Joachim Andersen.
The Dane has been a revelation this season, having arrived from FC Twente, and has just seen his contract upgraded amid growing interest from across Europe.
And it's suggested the deal was put in place to strengthen Samp's hand in negotiations over a surprise January sale.