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Reported Arsenal target Manuel Locatelli likes a tweet about potential Juventus transfer

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Manuel Locatelli has dropped a strong hint on Twitter that he wants to join Juventus, amid speculation that Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal also want him.

Arsenal and Juventus interest

Both Arsenal and Juventus have been strongly linked with Sassuolo midfielder Locatelli.

The Athletic reported last week that Arsenal are prepared to push the boat out for the youngster.

Sassuolo News also reported last week that the Gunners have made a bid for the Italy international midfielder.

The report added that Locatelli, who won Euro 2020 with Italy this summer, wants to join former Italian champions Juventus.

We covered the report here on HITC Sport.

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Strong hint

Locatelli, 23, has dropped a strong hint on Twitter that he wants to join Juventus.

The former AC Milan midfielder has liked a post about speculation that Juventus are increasing their offer for him.

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As you can see below, the tweet relays a story from La Gazzetta dello Sport that Juventus have made a bid for Locatelli, and that a meeting is planned.

Locatelli liking the tweet strongly suggests that he wants a move to Juventus this summer.

Arsenal could be disappointed in their pursuit of the midfielder.