Arsenal midfielder Charlie Patino is wanted by Italian giants Juventus but the Gunners are demanding a fee of around £26million.
Juventus have a long-standing interest in Charlie Patino and could now move for the Arsenal talent in 2024.
That is according to a report from Calciomercato, who claim that Juventus are again looking into signing Patino.
Arsenal fans were stunned in May as reports suggested that Mikel Arteta was ready to sell Patino.
Tipped as a real star of the future, selling Patino seemed strange but he ended up joining Swansea City on loan instead.
Arsenal may still look to sell Patino in 2024 though and one lofty suitor is now emerging…
Juventus want Arsenal talent Charlie Patino
Italian site Calciomercato now claim that Juventus have liked Patino for a while.
It’s suggested that Fabio Paratici – before leaving Juventus for Tottenham – had tried to sign Patino for Juve.
Paratici has long gone but the interest in Patino remains, even under a new technical director in Cristiano Giuntoli.
The report claims that Patino will be allowed to leave Arsenal in 2024 but only for the right price.
The fee demanded right now is around €30million (£26million), leaving Juve to weigh up their options.
What has Mikel Arteta said about Patino?
Patino has been impressive on loan at Swansea City, recording four assists in 11 Championship outings.
The 20-year-old still has a long way to go to feature for Arsenal though and Arteta was asked about him on Tuesday.
Arteta indicated that there is ‘always a pathway’ for players like Patino to become a first-team player, claiming that Arsenal always focus on promoting from within before looking to the transfer market.
Arsenal showed a ruthless streak by selling Folarin Balogun and may yet do the same with Patino, raising funds which can go down as pure profit for FFP.
Hailed as a ‘serious player’ by Rio Ferdinand, Patino clearly has potential – whether he shows it with Arsenal or decides to leave the club remains up in the air.
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