Roma have told Arsenal they must pay £38 million for Greece international defender Kostas Manolas.
Goal adds that the Italian club are desperate to keep hold of the defender. with Antonio Rudiger currently out with a knee injury, and that director of football Walter Sabatini is trying to put off would-be suitors with the high price tag.
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Bayern Munich are interested in Arsenal central defender Laurent Koscielny, who only has one year left on his contract.
The Daily Express reports that Arsene Wenger is keen for the France international to stay at the Emirates but talks over a new contract worth £90,000 a week have stalled.
Now Bayern are interested in him as they are looking for someone to back up to Mats Hummels and Jerome Boateng, but Koscielny might not be keen on starting on the bench.
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Napoli would prefer to sell Gonzalo Higuain to Arsenal rather than Juventus, according to reports in Italy.
The Argentina international has been linked with a move to the Emirates for years now and Arsene Wenger finally seems to be in a strong position to land him.
Napoli are happier to let Higuain move abroad as opposed to facing direct competition in Italy and he is open to joining Arsenal, according to Radio Crc.
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Gunners supporters have started rallying for the signing of Riyad Mahrez following reports that the Leicester City star is unwilling to sign a new deal at the King Power Stadium.
