Fabrizio Romano says Manuel Locatelli is ‘appreciating’ one thing Arsenal have been doing

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Speaking on the Don Robbie YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano has shared how Manuel Locatelli feels about Arsenal’s approach to signing him.

It’s no secret that Arsenal want Locatelli this summer, but they’re not leading the race with Juventus reportedly in the box seat.

Locatelli is reportedly desperate to join Juventus, and Arsenal are respecting the player’s view, taking a backseat approach, waiting to pounce if Juve drop the ball.

According to Romano, Locatelli respects Arsenal’s attitude in this situation.

What’s been said?

Romano shared an update on Locatelli and Arsenal.

“Talking about him, I see rumours of an Arsenal bid, and this is what the Sassuolo CEO said some days ago, so we know that Arsenal are really serious with Locatelli, so their strategy is a waiting strategy,” Romano said.

“They know the priority of the player is to join Juventus, Locatelli wants to go to Juventus, and until Juventus are in negotiations with Sassuolo, he will push to join Juventus. If they agree, Locatelli will be happy to join Juventus, he is a Juventus fan since he was a baby and he wants to play in the Champions League.

“If this agreement is not completed, keep an eye on Arsenal. They are ready, they are respecting the player, and also the player is appreciating how Arsenal are acting in this deal, saying that they respect his decision to go to Juventus as a priority, but if that deal does not go through with Sassuolo, they will be ready to jump in.”

Edge

If Juventus don’t end up signing Locatelli, surely Arsenal have the edge over any other club.

The fact that they’ve respected the players’ wishes has seemingly impressed Locatelli, and while it seems as though he’ll be heading to Juventus, if that deal doesn’t go through, Arsenal will have a chance.

This is actually a very clever strategy from Arsenal, there’s no point in going head to head with Juventus as they can’t compete with the Italian giants, but acting in a respectful manner has seemingly put them in Locatelli’s good books.