FORMER Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny has reportedly REJECTED an approach from North London rivals Tottenham.
The Poland international, 32, has spent six years at Juventus since departing the Emirates in 2017.
Spurs are seeking a replacement for Hugo Lloris, 36, who is expected to leave in the summer as he enters the final 12 months of his contract.
And sporting director Fabio Paratici has reportedly enquired about the possibility of signing Szczesny from the Serie A giants.
But according to Gazzetta dello Sport, the ex-Arsenal man has slammed the door shut on a potential move.
He is said to be keen on remaining at Juventus – where he is under contract until 2024 and could see that deal extended by a further year.
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Spurs’ interest in Szczesny has caught some by surprise given the former Arsenal man has mocked the Lilywhites in the past.
In 2016, when Tottenham were beaten 5-1 by already-relegated Newcastle on the final day of the Premier League season, he tweeted “Spurs” alongside a crying laughing emoji and a love heart.
Then two years later, when Juventus knocked Spurs out of the Champions League, he tweeted: “Great win and celebrations versus one of the best teams in North London.
“FORZA JUVE! North London is red.”
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When leaving the pitch, he also appeared to perform a “chin up” gesture to the Spurs fans.
Tottenham are keen to sign a new keeper as Lloris approaches the latter stages of his career.
The France No1 is sidelined for at least another month with a knee injury as Fraser Forster assumes the role in between the sticks.
And Szczesny, who has played more than 200 times for Juventus, would have provided the squad with experience of winning silverware.
He has claimed three Serie A titles and two Coppa Italias during his time in Italy.
Gazzetta’s report states he could eventually be open to a move to the MLS towards the end of his career.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
