ARKADIUSZ MILIK is set to leave Napoli this summer putting a number of Premier League clubs on alert, according to reports.
The Pole has been in decent form for Gennaro Gattuso’s side this season, scoring 12 goals in 22 outings.
Arkadiusz Milik is set to depart Naples this summerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
But with the 26-year-old appearing unlikely to extend his contract beyond its current 2021 expiry date, Napoli have become resigned to having to sell him.
Juventus are believed to be interested in acquiring his services.
But according to La Repubblica, club chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis is unwilling to sell to a Serie A rival.
Such is his reluctance to strengthen Juve, that he would be willing to lower his £45million valuation for a suitor from overseas.
And the Italian publication state that Arsenal are frontrunners to secure his signature – despite interest from a number of Premier League clubs.
Manchester United are also thought to be long-term admirers of his.
Both sides are interested in signing a striker, although the Gunners’ needs could be greater – should Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette leave the club.
Both have shown a reluctance to put pen to paper on new contracts at the Emirates, with skipper Aubameyang about to enter the final year of his deal.
The Gunners could lose both of their senior strikers this summerCredit: Reuters
And although boss Mikel Arteta has been primarily chasing a central defender – losing these two stars would force him into the market for a forward to supplement youngsters Gabriel Martinelli and Eddie Nketiah.
United meanwhile, have been looking for a proper replacement for Romelu Lukaku.
Odion Ighalo has agreed an extension of his loan deal – but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be hoping for a more permanent solution upfront.
Odion Ighalo has agreed an extension of his Old Trafford loan dealCredit: PA:Press Association
Arkadiusz Milik shows off his skills in Napoli training
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