Arsenal are keeping close tabs on Inter Milan centre-forward Pio Esposito ahead of a potential swoop to the Emirates Stadium, as per TEAMtalk.
Esposito has emerged as part of the latest, most promising crop of Italian talents making waves, which includes Marco Palestra, Michael Kayode, Giorgio Scalvini, Nicolò Fagioli, Nicolò Cambiaghi, Alessandro Romano and even his brother Sebastiano Esposito.
After successful loan spells, Esposito was integrated into Inter’s first team squad under Christian Chivu, and he has since enjoyed a meteoric rise, establishing himself among the most exciting centre-forwards in Europe.
Since making his debut for Inter in the Club World Cup in the 2–1 victory against Urawa Red Diamonds, the Italian has made 55 appearances for the Nerazzurri, helping them win the Scudetto and the Italian Cup.
In the ongoing season, despite playing second fiddle to Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram, the 21-year-old has proven reliable whenever called upon, providing three goal contributions in five games.
Esposito has also extended his rapid form to the international stage, netting two goals and providing an assist in three starts for Italy in the UEFA Nations League, taking his overall tally for the season to six goal involvements.
Such a level of prolific form will inevitably draw keen interest, and it’s no surprise TEAMtalk claims that Arsenal have been keeping close tabs on the 21-year-old during the international break ahead of a potential transfer to the Emirates Stadium in 2027.
‘Fantastic’ attacker
The report adds that the Gunners are exploring the market for potential centre-forward additions, and Esposito has now piqued the interest of the club’s recruitment department.
Arsenal’s scouts were present at the Atatürk Sports Complex in Bursa on Monday during Italy’s 4-1 win over Turkey to carry out exploratory checks on the Italian, who netted his side’s fourth goal alongside Real Madrid’s Arda Guler, according to the report.
TEAMtalk adds that the Premier League champions have also been watching the 6ft 3in Italian international in the ongoing Serie A campaign and have been impressed so far
Esposito has received widespread praise for his performances since breaking into the senior team. Former Inter goalkeeper Walter Zenga has hailed him as ‘fantastic’, while Udinese legend Antonio Di Natale said the youngster’s qualities are ‘exceptional’.
However, having only extended his contract until 2032, a deal will not be easy. As a result, Arsenal will need to submit a significant offer well above his £42m Transfermarkt valuation to test Inter’s resolve.
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