The Gunners were one of a number of clubs suitably impressed with Manuel Locatelli at Euro 2020. The central midfielder shone in the delayed tournament that took place in 2021, starting two matches and appearing off the bench in three.
Italy would go on to win that competition after sinking England on penalties at Wembley. In the immediate aftermath of the tournament, Arsenal pushed to sign the then Sassuolo star.
However, it was Juventus who would win the race, acquiring Locatelli on an initial two-year loan.
An obligation to buy was agreed that would trigger at the conclusion of the loan period in 2023. Juventus are on the hook for €25m payable over three years, plus €12.5m in potential add-ons.
Locatelli is just over half way into his two-yar loan, though all is not well in Turin.
Juventus have started the season in shambolic fashion and sit ninth after their first seven Serie A matches.
Just two league wins have been registered, while they also tasted defeat in both Champions League group stage ties with PSG and Benfica.
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